Communication and Media Studies at Troy University
Troy, AL · Bachelor's Degree · about 29 graduates a year
Troy University graduates in communication and media studies earn 15% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 48% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Troy 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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| 505 | Aquinas College Grand Rapids, MI | $48,075 | $50,690 | #452 | $31,817 |
| 506 | University of Missouri-St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $48,059 | $51,529 | #422 | $32,809 |
| 507 | Dominican University New York Orangeburg, NY | $47,995 | $45,681 | #572 | — |
| 508 | Troy University Troy, AL | $47,978 | $54,459 | #326 | $33,154 |
| 509 | University of Michigan-Flint Flint, MI | $47,959 | $50,567 | #457 | $35,982 |
| 510 | Valdosta State University Valdosta, GA | $47,880 | $49,566 | #488 | $26,706 |
| 511 | Northern Michigan University Marquette, MI | $47,875 | $50,479 | #460 | $32,091 |
Other Communication and Media Studies Credentials at Troy University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $48,564 | $54,590 | $31,500 |
Other Majors at Troy University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Troy University communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $33,154 one year after graduating and $47,978 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Troy University rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Troy University ranks #508 by median pay four years after graduation, and #326 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Troy University worth it?
Its graduates earn 15% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,000.
← All data for Troy University · Methodology
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.