Communication & Journalism at University of Missouri-Kansas City
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University of Missouri-Kansas City is in Kansas City, MO.
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Online Class Availability at University of Missouri-Kansas City
Many students take online classes at University of Missouri-Kansas City. Among 14,732 students, 683 (5%) studied exclusively online and 2,951 (20%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Journalism Rankings at University of Missouri-Kansas City
Use these rankings to compare University of Missouri-Kansas City’s Communication & Journalism program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #2 of 19 |
| Best Value | Missouri | #3 of 19 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #3 of 72 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #7 of 73 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #141 of 940 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #195 of 936 |
Earnings for Communication & Journalism Graduates from University of Missouri-Kansas City
Those who finish University of Missouri-Kansas City’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 | $34,106 |
| 2 years | $37,883 |
| 3 years | $40,343 |
| 4 years | $45,505 |
| 5 years | $54,079 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Communication & Journalism graduates from University of Missouri-Kansas City report median earnings of $45,505, compared with $75,586 for all University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates — about 40% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Communication & Journalism graduates from University of Missouri-Kansas City stands at $21,982.
Best-Paid Careers for Communication & Journalism Graduates
Students who finish Communication & Journalism program at University of Missouri-Kansas City 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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