Communication & Journalism at University of Wisconsin-River Falls
If you plan to study Communication & Journalism, you may want to check out the program at University of Wisconsin-River Falls. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Wisconsin-River Falls is in River Falls, WI.
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Online Class Availability at University of Wisconsin-River Falls
Online coursework is an option at University of Wisconsin-River Falls. Of 5,243 students, 344 (7%) studied exclusively online and 2,784 (53%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Journalism Rankings at University of Wisconsin-River Falls
Rankings can help you compare University of Wisconsin-River Falls’s Communication & Journalism program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Wisconsin | #3 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Wisconsin | #8 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #38 of 121 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #39 of 121 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #320 of 940 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #346 of 936 |
Earnings for Communication & Journalism Graduates from University of Wisconsin-River Falls
Students who complete University of Wisconsin-River Falls’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 | $31,685 |
| 2 years | $35,473 |
| 3 years | $42,835 |
| 4 years | $44,718 |
| 5 years | $51,308 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Communication & Journalism graduates from University of Wisconsin-River Falls report median earnings of $44,718, compared with $52,070 for all University of Wisconsin-River Falls graduates — about 14% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Communication & Journalism graduates from University of Wisconsin-River Falls is $24,212.
Top-Paying Careers for Communication & Journalism Graduates
Graduates of the Communication & Journalism program at University of Wisconsin-River Falls pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-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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