Communication & Journalism at University of West Georgia
If you plan to study Communication & Journalism, you may want to check out the program at University of West Georgia. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of West Georgia is in Carrollton, GA.
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Online Class Availability at University of West Georgia
Online coursework is an option at University of West Georgia. Among 14,337 students, 7,383 (51%) studied exclusively online and 4,003 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Journalism Rankings at University of West Georgia
These rankings give you a sense of how University of West Georgia’s Communication & Journalism program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Georgia | #14 of 25 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #18 of 25 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #110 of 207 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #170 of 207 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #495 of 936 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #857 of 940 |
Earnings for Communication & Journalism Graduates from University of West Georgia
Those who finish University of West Georgia’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 | $24,306 |
| 2 years | $27,203 |
| 3 years | $35,224 |
| 4 years | $40,309 |
| 5 years | $48,565 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Communication & Journalism graduates from University of West Georgia earn a median of $40,309, compared with $57,490 for all University of West Georgia graduates — about 30% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Communication & Journalism graduates from University of West Georgia comes in at $27,000.
Top-Paying Careers for Communication & Journalism Graduates
Graduates of the Communication & Journalism program at University of West Georgia pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-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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