Communication & Journalism at Wright State University-Main Campus
If you plan to study Communication & Journalism, take a look at what Wright State University-Main Campus. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Wright State University-Main Campus sits in Dayton, OH.
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Online & Distance Learning at Wright State University-Main Campus
Many students take online classes at Wright State University-Main Campus. Of 10,603 students, 1,031 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,174 (49%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Journalism Rankings at Wright State University-Main Campus
Use these rankings to compare Wright State University-Main Campus’s Communication & Journalism program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Ohio | #6 of 29 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #19 of 29 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #52 of 121 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #79 of 121 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #421 of 936 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #638 of 940 |
Earnings for Communication & Journalism Graduates from Wright State University-Main Campus
Those who finish Wright State University-Main Campus’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 | $31,836 |
| 2 years | $36,040 |
| 3 years | $38,892 |
| 4 years | $42,522 |
| 5 years | $49,425 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Communication & Journalism graduates from Wright State University-Main Campus earn a median of $42,522, compared with $61,318 for all Wright State University-Main Campus graduates — about 31% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Communication & Journalism graduates from Wright State University-Main Campus stands at $26,000.
Highest-Paying Careers for Communication & Journalism Graduates
Graduates of the Communication & Journalism program at Wright State University-Main Campus 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
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