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Communication & Journalism at University of Nebraska at Kearney

What traits are you looking for in a school for Communication & Journalism, you may want to check out the program at University of Nebraska at Kearney. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Nebraska at Kearney sits in Kearney, NE.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Nebraska at Kearney

Many students take online classes at University of Nebraska at Kearney. Of 5,881 students, 2,191 (37%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,933 (33%) took at least some classes online.

Communication & Journalism Rankings at University of Nebraska at Kearney

Rankings can help you compare University of Nebraska at Kearney’s Communication & Journalism program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#34 of 72
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#65 of 73
Best Value	Nationwide	#491 of 936
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#739 of 940

Earnings for Communication & Journalism Graduates from University of Nebraska at Kearney

Graduates of University of Nebraska at Kearney’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	$36,716
2 years	$28,019
4 years	$35,440
5 years	$41,276

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Communication & Journalism graduates from University of Nebraska at Kearney report median earnings of $35,440, compared with $51,284 for all University of Nebraska at Kearney graduates — about 31% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Communication & Journalism graduates from University of Nebraska at Kearney stands at $22,602.

Highest-Paying Careers for Communication & Journalism Graduates

Those who complete Communication & Journalism program at University of Nebraska at Kearney work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-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

More about our data sources and methodologies.