Communication & Journalism at Muhlenberg College
If you plan to study Communication & Journalism, consider the program at Muhlenberg College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Muhlenberg College is in Allentown, PA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Muhlenberg College
Distance learning is available at Muhlenberg College. Among 1,788 students, 52 (3%) studied exclusively online and 0 (0%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Journalism Rankings at Muhlenberg College
Use these rankings to compare Muhlenberg College’s Communication & Journalism program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #14 of 51 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #42 of 51 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #50 of 179 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #143 of 178 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #220 of 940 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #818 of 936 |
Earnings for Communication & Journalism Graduates from Muhlenberg College
Students who complete Muhlenberg College’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 | $34,407 |
| 2 years | $34,298 |
| 3 years | $39,267 |
| 4 years | $54,667 |
| 5 years | $70,391 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Communication & Journalism graduates from Muhlenberg College earn a median of $54,667, compared with $58,485 for all Muhlenberg College graduates — about 7% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Communication & Journalism graduates from Muhlenberg College stands at $24,250.
Highest-Paying Careers for Communication & Journalism Graduates
Graduates of the Communication & Journalism program at Muhlenberg College go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-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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