Communication and Media Studies at Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ · Bachelor's Degree · about 193 graduates a year
Grand Canyon University graduates in communication and media studies earn 3% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 46% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Grand Canyon 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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| 316 | Ohio University-Lancaster Campus Lancaster, OH | $54,695 | $58,368 | #208 | $36,666 |
| 317 | Ohio University-Main Campus Athens, OH | $54,695 | $58,368 | #209 | $36,666 |
| 318 | Ohio University-Zanesville Campus Zanesville, OH | $54,695 | $58,368 | #210 | $36,666 |
| 319 | Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ | $54,622 | $56,125 | #279 | $38,507 |
| 320 | Saint Edward's University Austin, TX | $54,558 | $55,469 | #299 | $31,117 |
| 321 | Canisius University Buffalo, NY | $54,529 | $51,900 | #408 | $35,264 |
| 322 | University of Wyoming Laramie, WY | $54,433 | $56,731 | #249 | $28,547 |
Other Communication and Media Studies Credentials at Grand Canyon University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $48,139 | — | $31,340 |
Other Majors at Grand Canyon University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Grand Canyon University communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $38,507 one year after graduating and $54,622 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Grand Canyon University rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Grand Canyon University ranks #319 by median pay four years after graduation, and #279 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Grand Canyon University worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,000.
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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.