Communication and Media Studies at University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ · Bachelor's Degree · about 252 graduates a year
University of Arizona graduates in communication and media studies earn 29% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 26% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Arizona 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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| 31 | University of California-Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA | $72,976 | $66,403 | #61 | $46,598 |
| 32 | St Lawrence University Canton, NY | $72,839 | $69,328 | #41 | $35,414 |
| 33 | University of California-Davis Davis, CA | $72,778 | $66,223 | #64 | $42,569 |
| 34 | University of Arizona Tucson, AZ | $72,758 | $74,760 | #13 | $42,993 |
| 35 | CUNY Graduate School and University Center New York, NY | $72,564 | $69,066 | #44 | $57,782 |
| 36 | The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX | $72,210 | $73,416 | #17 | $43,848 |
| 37 | Loyola University Maryland Baltimore, MD | $71,948 | $63,143 | #95 | $42,640 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Arizona communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $42,993 one year after graduating and $72,758 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Arizona rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, University of Arizona ranks #34 by median pay four years after graduation, and #13 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at University of Arizona worth it?
Its graduates earn 29% more than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $18,910.
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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.