Communication & Journalism at University of New Mexico-Main Campus
If you are interested in studying Communication & Journalism, consider the program at University of New Mexico-Main Campus. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of New Mexico-Main Campus is located in Albuquerque, NM.
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Studying Online at University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Many students take online classes at University of New Mexico-Main Campus. Among 23,124 students, 3,640 (16%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,446 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Journalism Rankings at University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Use these rankings to compare University of New Mexico-Main Campus’s Communication & Journalism program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Mexico | #1 of 4 |
| Best Value | New Mexico | #4 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #27 of 80 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #55 of 79 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #401 of 940 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #469 of 936 |
Earnings for Communication & Journalism Graduates from University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Graduates of University of New Mexico-Main Campus’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 | $32,991 |
| 2 years | $33,565 |
| 3 years | $41,065 |
| 4 years | $46,845 |
| 5 years | $51,500 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Communication & Journalism graduates from University of New Mexico-Main Campus earn a median of $46,845, compared with $59,099 for all University of New Mexico-Main Campus graduates — about 21% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Communication & Journalism graduates from University of New Mexico-Main Campus comes in at $13,606.
Best-Paid Careers for Communication & Journalism Graduates
Those who complete Communication & Journalism program at University of New Mexico-Main Campus 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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