Communication & Journalism at Southern Oregon University
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Southern Oregon University is in Ashland, OR.
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Online Class Availability at Southern Oregon University
Many students take online classes at Southern Oregon University. Of 5,113 students, 652 (13%) studied exclusively online and 1,448 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Journalism Rankings at Southern Oregon University
Rankings can help you compare Southern Oregon University’s Communication & Journalism program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Oregon | #5 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Oregon | #8 of 11 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #132 of 177 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #147 of 177 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #471 of 936 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #675 of 940 |
Earnings for Communication & Journalism Graduates from Southern Oregon University
Students who complete Southern Oregon University’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 | $26,901 |
| 2 years | $31,042 |
| 3 years | $34,974 |
| 4 years | $35,909 |
| 5 years | $44,790 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Communication & Journalism graduates from Southern Oregon University take home a median $35,909, compared with $49,045 for all Southern Oregon University graduates — about 27% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Communication & Journalism graduates from Southern Oregon University stands at $23,584.
Top-Paying Careers for Communication & Journalism Graduates
Graduates of the Communication & Journalism program at Southern Oregon University go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-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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