Communication & Journalism at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
If you plan to study Communication & Journalism, take a look at what University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus sits in Pittsburgh, PA.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Many students take online classes at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus. Of 35,724 students, 1,465 (4%) studied exclusively online and 6,044 (17%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Journalism Rankings at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus’s Communication & Journalism program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #11 of 51 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #32 of 179 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #41 of 51 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #131 of 940 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #141 of 178 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #808 of 936 |
Earnings for Communication & Journalism Graduates from University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Graduates of University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh 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 | $34,812 |
| 2 years | $36,094 |
| 3 years | $43,413 |
| 4 years | $54,890 |
| 5 years | $60,384 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Communication & Journalism graduates from University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus earn a median of $54,890, compared with $69,239 for all University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus graduates — about 21% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Communication & Journalism graduates from University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus comes in at $26,000.
Top-Paying Careers for Communication & Journalism Graduates
Graduates of the Communication & Journalism program at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying 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
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