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Communication & Journalism at University of North Georgia

If you plan to study Communication & Journalism, consider the program at University of North Georgia. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of North Georgia is located in Dahlonega, GA.

Studying Online at University of North Georgia

Distance learning is available at University of North Georgia. Of 19,291 students, 4,162 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,433 (39%) took at least some classes online.

Communication & Journalism Rankings at University of North Georgia

Rankings can help you compare University of North Georgia’s Communication & Journalism program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Georgia	#2 of 25
Best Schools (Quality)	Georgia	#10 of 25
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#40 of 207
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#132 of 207
Best Value	Nationwide	#250 of 936
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#734 of 940

Earnings for Communication & Journalism Graduates from University of North Georgia

Those who finish University of North Georgia’s Communication & Journalism program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$28,019
2 years	$30,228
3 years	$33,611
4 years	$38,044
5 years	$45,124

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Communication & Journalism graduates from University of North Georgia earn a median of $38,044, compared with $50,223 for all University of North Georgia graduates — about 24% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Communication & Journalism graduates from University of North Georgia comes in at $20,440.

Best-Paid Careers for Communication & Journalism Graduates

Graduates of the Communication & Journalism program at University of North Georgia work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid 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

More about our data sources and methodologies.