Communication & Journalism at University of Idaho
If you plan to study Communication & Journalism, consider the program at University of Idaho. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Idaho is in Moscow, ID.
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Online Class Availability at University of Idaho
Many students take online classes at University of Idaho. Among 12,286 students, 1,510 (12%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,018 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Journalism Rankings at University of Idaho
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Idaho’s Communication & Journalism program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Idaho | #3 of 5 |
| Best Value | Idaho | #3 of 5 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #16 of 32 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #24 of 32 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #372 of 936 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #701 of 940 |
Earnings for Communication & Journalism Graduates from University of Idaho
Students who complete University of Idaho’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 | $29,610 |
| 2 years | $33,057 |
| 3 years | $39,137 |
| 4 years | $44,418 |
| 5 years | $48,378 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Communication & Journalism graduates from University of Idaho report median earnings of $44,418, compared with $51,744 for all University of Idaho graduates — about 14% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Communication & Journalism graduates from University of Idaho is $26,000.
Highest-Paying Careers for Communication & Journalism Graduates
Graduates of the Communication & Journalism program at University of Idaho work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-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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