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Communication & Journalism at University of Southern Maine

If you plan to study Communication & Journalism, you may want to check out the program at University of Southern Maine. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Southern Maine is in Portland, ME.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Southern Maine

Distance learning is available at University of Southern Maine. Of 7,604 students, 1,870 (25%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,803 (37%) took at least some classes online.

Communication & Journalism Rankings at University of Southern Maine

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Southern Maine’s Communication & Journalism program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	New England (Region)	#7 of 63
Best Schools (Quality)	New England (Region)	#36 of 64
Best Value	Nationwide	#226 of 936
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#449 of 940

Earnings for Communication & Journalism Graduates from University of Southern Maine

Graduates of University of Southern Maine’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	$31,339
2 years	$31,854
3 years	$37,606
4 years	$43,007
5 years	$49,157

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Communication & Journalism graduates from University of Southern Maine earn a median of $43,007, compared with $59,174 for all University of Southern Maine graduates — about 27% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Communication & Journalism graduates from University of Southern Maine is $22,623.

Highest-Paying Careers for Communication & Journalism Graduates

Students who finish Communication & Journalism program at University of Southern Maine work across a variety of fields. Below are 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

More about our data sources and methodologies.