Communication and Media Studies at Auburn University at Montgomery
Montgomery, AL · Bachelor's Degree · about 11 graduates a year
Auburn University at Montgomery graduates in communication and media studies earn 23% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 61% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Auburn University at Montgomery 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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| 590 | Grambling State University Grambling, LA | $43,324 | $50,151 | #475 | $27,375 |
| 591 | Chestnut Hill College Philadelphia, PA | $43,323 | $44,060 | #600 | $28,212 |
| 592 | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | $43,322 | $46,491 | #559 | $28,996 |
| 593 | Auburn University at Montgomery Montgomery, AL | $43,317 | $49,169 | #498 | $31,354 |
| 594 | University of North Carolina at Greensboro Greensboro, NC | $43,231 | $46,393 | #561 | $30,559 |
| 595 | North Carolina Central University Durham, NC | $43,230 | $46,392 | #562 | $25,750 |
| 596 | Calvin University Grand Rapids, MI | $43,138 | $45,484 | #575 | $30,071 |
Other Majors at Auburn University at Montgomery by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $78,282 | $69,625 | #791 of 966 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | $63,596 | $61,612 | #87 of 93 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $60,446 | — | #160 of 187 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $58,430 | $42,389 | #741 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $55,567 | — | #946 of 1176 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $55,184 | $45,526 | #449 of 459 |
| Marketing | $51,899 | — | #484 of 516 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $51,429 | $36,579 | #362 of 610 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $51,363 | $38,710 | #457 of 660 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $48,715 | $41,081 | #307 of 680 |
| Biology | $42,965 | $31,385 | #807 of 841 |
| Psychology | $41,393 | $30,538 | #933 of 1027 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | — | $39,183 | — |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | $35,798 | $30,694 | #61 of 63 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $31,804 | $18,223 | #397 of 423 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Auburn University at Montgomery communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,354 one year after graduating and $43,317 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Auburn University at Montgomery rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Auburn University at Montgomery ranks #593 by median pay four years after graduation, and #498 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Auburn University at Montgomery worth it?
Its graduates earn 23% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,500.
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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.