Communication & Journalism at North Central College
If you plan to study Communication & Journalism, take a look at what North Central College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
North Central College sits in Naperville, IL.
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Studying Online at North Central College
Distance learning is available at North Central College. Among 3,003 students, 247 (8%) studied exclusively online and 686 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Journalism Rankings at North Central College
Rankings can help you compare North Central College’s Communication & Journalism program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #16 of 32 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #21 of 32 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #48 of 121 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #87 of 121 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #416 of 940 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #676 of 936 |
Earnings for Communication & Journalism Graduates from North Central College
Those who finish North Central 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 | $37,094 |
| 2 years | $36,910 |
| 3 years | $42,060 |
| 4 years | $53,916 |
| 5 years | $66,959 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Communication & Journalism graduates from North Central College take home a median $53,916, compared with $55,964 for all North Central College graduates — about 4% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Communication & Journalism graduates from North Central College stands at $26,950.
Top-Paying Careers for Communication & Journalism Graduates
Students who finish Communication & Journalism program at North Central College pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid 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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