Communications at Valparaiso University
If you plan to study Communications, you may want to check out the program at Valparaiso University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Valparaiso University is in Valparaiso, IN.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 18 communications degrees were granted at Valparaiso University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Valparaiso University
Many students take online classes at Valparaiso University. Among 2,579 students, 112 (4%) studied exclusively online and 930 (36%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Communications graduates at Valparaiso University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Communications graduates at Valparaiso University are 78% women (14) and 22% men (4).
Communications Bachelor’s Program at Valparaiso University
Among the 18 bachelor’s communications degrees awarded at Valparaiso University, 78% were women (14) and 22% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communications bachelor’s degree recipients at Valparaiso University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 16 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 11% of Communications bachelor’s degree recipients at Valparaiso University, below the national average of 40%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Communications Graduates
Students who finish Communications program at Valparaiso University pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Communications majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Public Relations Managers | $139,736 |
| Fundraisers | $118,069 |
| Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys | $108,419 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $103,749 |
| Editors | $100,346 |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | $96,169 |
| Fundraising Managers | $90,350 |
| News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | $74,101 |
| Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers | $70,619 |
| Writers and Authors | $63,195 |
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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