Communication & Journalism at University of Maryland Global Campus
If you are interested in studying Communication & Journalism, you may want to check out the program at University of Maryland Global Campus. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Maryland Global Campus is in Adelphi, MD.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Maryland Global Campus
Online coursework is an option at University of Maryland Global Campus. Among 63,012 students, 56,668 (90%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 0 (0%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Journalism Rankings at University of Maryland Global Campus
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Maryland Global Campus’s Communication & Journalism program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Maryland | #4 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maryland | #9 of 20 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #45 of 178 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #92 of 179 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #354 of 936 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #406 of 940 |
Earnings for Communication & Journalism Graduates from University of Maryland Global Campus
Graduates of University of Maryland Global Campus’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 | $47,841 |
| 2 years | $44,595 |
| 3 years | $50,072 |
| 4 years | $56,684 |
| 5 years | $71,533 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Communication & Journalism graduates from University of Maryland Global Campus take home a median $56,684, compared with $74,148 for all University of Maryland Global Campus graduates — about 24% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Communication & Journalism graduates from University of Maryland Global Campus stands at $27,971.
Highest-Paying Careers for Communication & Journalism Graduates
Those who complete Communication & Journalism program at University of Maryland Global Campus work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying 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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