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Communication & Journalism at State University of New York at New Paltz

If you plan to study Communication & Journalism, you may want to check out the program at State University of New York at New Paltz. Get started with the following essential facts.

State University of New York at New Paltz is located in New Paltz, NY.

Online Class Availability at State University of New York at New Paltz

Distance learning is available at State University of New York at New Paltz. Of 7,898 students, 466 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,329 (29%) took at least some classes online.

Communication & Journalism Rankings at State University of New York at New Paltz

Use these rankings to compare State University of New York at New Paltz’s Communication & Journalism program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#19 of 79
Best Value	New York	#32 of 78
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#43 of 179
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#61 of 178
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#191 of 940
Best Value	Nationwide	#490 of 936

Earnings for Communication & Journalism Graduates from State University of New York at New Paltz

Those who finish State University of New York at New Paltz’s Communication & Journalism program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$29,598
2 years	$30,079
3 years	$39,119
4 years	$46,445
5 years	$52,773

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Communication & Journalism graduates from State University of New York at New Paltz report median earnings of $46,445, compared with $54,383 for all State University of New York at New Paltz graduates — about 15% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Communication & Journalism graduates from State University of New York at New Paltz stands at $21,583.

Highest-Paying Careers for Communication & Journalism Graduates

Students who finish Communication & Journalism program at State University of New York at New Paltz pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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

More about our data sources and methodologies.