Communication & Journalism at Lindsey Wilson College
If you plan to study Communication & Journalism, take a look at what Lindsey Wilson College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Lindsey Wilson College sits in Columbia, KY.
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Studying Online at Lindsey Wilson College
Distance learning is available at Lindsey Wilson College. Of 4,193 students, 824 (20%) studied exclusively online and 1,992 (48%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Journalism Rankings at Lindsey Wilson College
These rankings give you a sense of how Lindsey Wilson College’s Communication & Journalism program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Kentucky | #12 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #15 of 15 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #87 of 207 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #184 of 207 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #447 of 936 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #899 of 940 |
Earnings for Communication & Journalism Graduates from Lindsey Wilson College
Students who complete Lindsey Wilson College’s Communication & Journalism program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $25,414 |
| 2 years | $28,960 |
| 3 years | $31,998 |
| 4 years | $28,935 |
| 5 years | $37,978 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Communication & Journalism graduates from Lindsey Wilson College earn a median of $28,935, compared with $41,479 for all Lindsey Wilson College graduates — about 30% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Communication & Journalism graduates from Lindsey Wilson College is $26,769.
Best-Paid Careers for Communication & Journalism Graduates
Students who finish Communication & Journalism program at Lindsey Wilson College work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for Communication & Journalism majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Public Relations Managers | $139,736 |
| Training and Development Managers | $139,524 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Fundraisers | $118,069 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Advertising and Promotions Managers | $113,521 |
| Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys | $108,419 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $103,749 |
| Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes | $96,762 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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