Communication and Media Studies at Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR · Bachelor's Degree · about 12 graduates a year
Arkansas Tech University graduates in communication and media studies earn 19% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 52% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Arkansas Tech 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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| 551 | Black Hills State University Spearfish, SD | $45,537 | $49,016 | #502 | — |
| 552 | Millikin University Decatur, IL | $45,444 | $44,648 | #587 | $35,413 |
| 553 | University of Mary Bismarck, ND | $45,394 | $47,029 | #548 | — |
| 554 | Arkansas Tech University Russellville, AR | $45,385 | $53,482 | #357 | $30,927 |
| 555 | University of South Carolina-Upstate Spartanburg, SC | $45,298 | $50,228 | #472 | $34,456 |
| 556 | University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS | $45,161 | $54,794 | #317 | — |
| 557 | Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, TN | $45,155 | $49,327 | #494 | $29,877 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Arkansas Tech University communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,927 one year after graduating and $45,385 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Arkansas Tech University rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Arkansas Tech University ranks #554 by median pay four years after graduation, and #357 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Arkansas Tech University worth it?
Its graduates earn 19% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,500.
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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.