Communication & Journalism at University of North Alabama
If you plan to study Communication & Journalism, you may want to check out the program at University of North Alabama. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of North Alabama is located in Florence, AL.
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Studying Online at University of North Alabama
Distance learning is available at University of North Alabama. Among 10,204 students, 3,306 (32%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,436 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Journalism Rankings at University of North Alabama
These rankings give you a sense of how University of North Alabama’s Communication & Journalism program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Alabama | #1 of 16 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alabama | #9 of 16 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #41 of 207 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #122 of 207 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #255 of 936 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #709 of 940 |
Earnings for Communication & Journalism Graduates from University of North Alabama
Those who finish University of North Alabama’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 | $26,107 |
| 2 years | $23,262 |
| 3 years | $30,674 |
| 4 years | $36,690 |
| 5 years | $42,034 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Communication & Journalism graduates from University of North Alabama take home a median $36,690, compared with $53,815 for all University of North Alabama graduates — about 32% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Communication & Journalism graduates from University of North Alabama is $21,000.
Best-Paid Careers for Communication & Journalism Graduates
Those who complete Communication & Journalism program at University of North Alabama pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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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