Communication & Journalism at University of Wisconsin-Parkside
What traits are you looking for in a school for Communication & Journalism, you may want to check out the program at University of Wisconsin-Parkside. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Wisconsin-Parkside sits in Kenosha, WI.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Many students take online classes at University of Wisconsin-Parkside. Among 3,925 students, 973 (25%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,825 (46%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Journalism Rankings at University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Use these rankings to compare University of Wisconsin-Parkside’s Communication & Journalism program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Wisconsin | #1 of 15 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #13 of 121 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Wisconsin | #14 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #84 of 121 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #203 of 936 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #658 of 940 |
Earnings for Communication & Journalism Graduates from University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Students who complete University of Wisconsin-Parkside’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 | $34,889 |
| 2 years | $26,353 |
| 3 years | $40,148 |
| 4 years | $37,067 |
| 5 years | $43,676 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Communication & Journalism graduates from University of Wisconsin-Parkside report median earnings of $37,067, compared with $47,551 for all University of Wisconsin-Parkside graduates — about 22% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Communication & Journalism graduates from University of Wisconsin-Parkside is $26,000.
Top-Paying Careers for Communication & Journalism Graduates
Graduates of the Communication & Journalism program at University of Wisconsin-Parkside work across a variety of fields. 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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