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Bachelor's-22% vs national median135 grads tracked

Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs at Virginia Union University

Ranked 307th of 355 bachelor's programs in Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$27,994
middle 50%: $20,573 – $44,098
Median · 5 years out
$46,142
middle 50%: $32,002 – $58,980
Median · 10 years out
$59,517
middle 50%: $44,129 – $84,400

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs (bachelor's) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of Virginia Union University's bachelor's program in Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs earn a median $27,994 one year after graduating, rising to $59,517 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 22% below the national median of $59,040 for this field, ranking 307th of 355 reporting programs.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.

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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
9.3 yrs
≈ $11,588 total interest

Same major at other universities

University of Hawaii at Hilo
$46,593 · 5 yrs out
Louisiana Tech University
$46,571 · 5 yrs out
Northwestern State University
$46,417 · 5 yrs out
Cameron University
$46,298 · 5 yrs out
University of South Carolina - Aiken
$46,233 · 5 yrs out
Western Colorado University
$46,183 · 5 yrs out
Coker University
$46,093 · 5 yrs out
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
$46,055 · 5 yrs out
Young Harris College
$45,979 · 5 yrs out
University of New Orleans (The)
$45,940 · 5 yrs out
Indiana University - South Bend
$45,860 · 5 yrs out
University of South Carolina Upstate
$45,823 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Virginia Union University

Theology and Religious Vocations (Doctorate)
$65,110 · 5 yrs out
Theological and Ministerial Studies (Doctorate)
$65,110 · 5 yrs out
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor's)
$58,659 · 5 yrs out
Management Information Systems and Services (Bachelor's)
$57,991 · 5 yrs out
Education (Bachelor's)
$57,867 · 5 yrs out
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's)
$57,417 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$55,621 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's)
$55,621 · 5 yrs out
Mathematics and Statistics (Bachelor's)
$55,464 · 5 yrs out
Mathematics (Bachelor's)
$52,839 · 5 yrs out
Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's)
$52,839 · 5 yrs out
English Language and Literature/Letters (Bachelor's)
$50,539 · 5 yrs out

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