Communication & Journalism at University of Houston-Clear Lake
If you plan to study Communication & Journalism, take a look at what University of Houston-Clear Lake. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Houston-Clear Lake is located in Houston, TX.
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Online Class Availability at University of Houston-Clear Lake
Distance learning is available at University of Houston-Clear Lake. Among 8,137 students, 1,461 (18%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,933 (36%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Journalism Rankings at University of Houston-Clear Lake
Use these rankings to compare University of Houston-Clear Lake’s Communication & Journalism program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #13 of 49 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #20 of 79 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #23 of 49 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #37 of 80 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #212 of 936 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #499 of 940 |
Earnings for Communication & Journalism Graduates from University of Houston-Clear Lake
Those who finish University of Houston-Clear Lake’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 | $30,328 |
| 2 years | $39,369 |
| 3 years | $48,185 |
| 4 years | $47,725 |
| 5 years | $56,106 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Communication & Journalism graduates from University of Houston-Clear Lake report median earnings of $47,725, compared with $59,411 for all University of Houston-Clear Lake graduates — about 20% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Communication & Journalism graduates from University of Houston-Clear Lake stands at $19,829.
Top-Paying Careers for Communication & Journalism Graduates
Students who finish Communication & Journalism program at University of Houston-Clear Lake go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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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