Communication & Journalism at University of Maryland-Baltimore County
What traits are you looking for in a school for Communication & Journalism, you may want to check out the program at University of Maryland-Baltimore County. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Maryland-Baltimore County is in Baltimore, MD.
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Online Class Availability at University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Many students take online classes at University of Maryland-Baltimore County. Among 13,906 students, 580 (4%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 8,081 (58%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Journalism Rankings at University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Rankings can help you compare University of Maryland-Baltimore County’s Communication & Journalism program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maryland | #5 of 20 |
| Best Value | Maryland | #12 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #54 of 179 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #60 of 178 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #230 of 940 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #489 of 936 |
Earnings for Communication & Journalism Graduates from University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Those who finish University of Maryland-Baltimore County’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 | $27,819 |
| 2 years | $34,259 |
| 3 years | $46,605 |
| 4 years | $49,889 |
| 5 years | $58,322 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Communication & Journalism graduates from University of Maryland-Baltimore County earn a median of $49,889, compared with $76,447 for all University of Maryland-Baltimore County graduates — about 35% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Communication & Journalism graduates from University of Maryland-Baltimore County is $24,389.
Highest-Paying Careers for Communication & Journalism Graduates
Graduates of the Communication & Journalism program at University of Maryland-Baltimore County go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid 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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