Communication and Media Studies at Auburn University
Auburn, AL · Bachelor's Degree · about 93 graduates a year
Auburn University graduates in communication and media studies earn 0% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 33% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Auburn 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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| 252 | Wittenberg University Springfield, OH | $56,711 | $60,519 | #144 | $36,715 |
| 253 | Southern Connecticut State University New Haven, CT | $56,694 | $51,043 | #439 | $29,984 |
| 254 | San Diego Christian College Santee, CA | $56,685 | $51,580 | #419 | — |
| 255 | Auburn University Auburn, AL | $56,636 | $64,287 | #79 | $35,929 |
| 256 | University of Northern Colorado Greeley, CO | $56,520 | $52,857 | #374 | $34,892 |
| 257 | Brigham Young University-Idaho Rexburg, ID | $56,514 | $60,095 | #156 | $36,941 |
| 258 | University of Wisconsin-La Crosse La Crosse, WI | $56,470 | $58,760 | #198 | $40,293 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Auburn University communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,929 one year after graduating and $56,636 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Auburn University rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Auburn University ranks #255 by median pay four years after graduation, and #79 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Auburn University worth it?
Its graduates earn 0% more than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $18,625.
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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.