Communication and Media Studies at University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR · Bachelor's Degree · about 18 graduates a year
University of Central Arkansas graduates in communication and media studies earn 36% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 65% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Central Arkansas 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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| 644 | Benedict College Columbia, SC | $37,638 | $41,735 | #624 | — |
| 645 | Northwestern State University of Louisiana Natchitoches, LA | $37,273 | $43,146 | #611 | $25,137 |
| 646 | Texas A & M University-Kingsville Kingsville, TX | $37,038 | $37,657 | #647 | $20,175 |
| 647 | University of Central Arkansas Conway, AR | $36,336 | $42,819 | #615 | $28,490 |
| 648 | East Central University Ada, OK | $36,280 | $40,734 | #635 | $24,638 |
| 649 | Trevecca Nazarene University Nashville, TN | $36,070 | $39,403 | #641 | $27,053 |
| 650 | Gardner-Webb University Boiling Springs, NC | $35,982 | $38,614 | #644 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Central Arkansas communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $28,490 one year after graduating and $36,336 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Central Arkansas rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, University of Central Arkansas ranks #647 by median pay four years after graduation, and #615 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at University of Central Arkansas worth it?
Its graduates earn 36% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,691.
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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.