Communication & Journalism at Mount St. Mary’s University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Communication & Journalism, consider the program at Mount St. Mary’s University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Mount St. Mary’s University is in Emmitsburg, MD.
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Online & Distance Learning at Mount St. Mary’s University
Online coursework is an option at Mount St. Mary’s University. Among 2,408 students, 352 (15%) studied exclusively online and 965 (40%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Journalism Rankings at Mount St. Mary’s University
These rankings give you a sense of how Mount St. Mary’s University’s Communication & Journalism program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maryland | #15 of 20 |
| Best Value | Maryland | #17 of 20 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #115 of 178 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #133 of 179 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #620 of 940 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #727 of 936 |
Earnings for Communication & Journalism Graduates from Mount St. Mary’s University
Those who finish Mount St. Mary’s University’s Communication & Journalism program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $28,932 |
| 2 years | $40,896 |
| 3 years | $44,778 |
| 4 years | $50,789 |
| 5 years | $52,280 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Communication & Journalism graduates from Mount St. Mary’s University earn a median of $50,789, compared with $62,238 for all Mount St. Mary’s University graduates — about 18% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Communication & Journalism graduates from Mount St. Mary’s University is $26,312.
Top-Paying Careers for Communication & Journalism Graduates
Graduates of the Communication & Journalism program at Mount St. Mary’s University work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for Communication & Journalism graduates, 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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