Communication and Media Studies at Alabama State University
Montgomery, AL · Bachelor's Degree · about 26 graduates a year
Alabama State University graduates in communication and media studies earn 32% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 84% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Alabama State University Compares for Communication and Media Studies
All 660 colleges reporting communication and media studies earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $114,266 | $116,210 | #1 | $53,022 |
| 2 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $93,541 | $91,903 | #2 | $52,210 |
| 3 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $88,463 | $84,198 | #4 | $62,182 |
| 4 | Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | $84,206 | $76,622 | #11 | $51,720 |
| 5 | Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA | $83,586 | $73,606 | #15 | $55,162 |
| 6 | Villanova University Villanova, PA | $81,497 | $82,883 | #7 | $52,294 |
| 7 | Boston University Boston, MA | $80,306 | $70,718 | #30 | $47,349 |
| 8 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $80,191 | $70,617 | #31 | $47,465 |
| 9 | Northeastern University Professional Programs Boston, MA | $80,191 | $70,617 | #32 | $47,465 |
| 10 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $79,648 | $83,980 | #5 | $50,556 |
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| 636 | University of the Incarnate Word San Antonio, TX | $39,660 | $40,323 | #639 | $17,048 |
| 637 | Oral Roberts University Tulsa, OK | $39,535 | $44,388 | #593 | $39,206 |
| 638 | Albany State University Albany, GA | $39,265 | $40,647 | #636 | — |
| 639 | Alabama State University Montgomery, AL | $38,566 | $43,776 | #603 | $21,996 |
| 640 | Fayetteville State University Fayetteville, NC | $38,325 | $41,128 | #633 | $24,210 |
| 641 | Claflin University Orangeburg, SC | $38,161 | $42,315 | #620 | $23,156 |
| 642 | Touro University New York, NY | $38,066 | $36,231 | #654 | — |
Other Majors at Alabama State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $63,070 | $39,762 | #658 of 796 |
| Information Science/Studies | $53,416 | $30,651 | #145 of 148 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $51,014 | $39,444 | #207 of 680 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $46,629 | — | #283 of 345 |
| Biology | $46,370 | $30,174 | #765 of 841 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $46,126 | $28,447 | #1141 of 1176 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $45,173 | $32,898 | #607 of 660 |
| Social Work | $43,661 | $34,792 | #392 of 420 |
| Psychology | $41,766 | $22,705 | #925 of 1027 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $40,152 | $22,847 | #82 of 85 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $37,576 | $27,978 | #207 of 207 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $29,142 | $17,997 | #249 of 255 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Alabama State University communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $21,996 one year after graduating and $38,566 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Alabama State University rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Alabama State University ranks #639 by median pay four years after graduation, and #603 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Alabama State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 32% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $32,250.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.