Communication and Media Studies at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 177 graduates a year
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona graduates in communication and media studies earn 0% 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 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 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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| 262 | Saint Cloud State University Saint Cloud, MN | $56,388 | $53,863 | #345 | $40,279 |
| 263 | Westfield State University Westfield, MA | $56,349 | $49,621 | #487 | $32,134 |
| 264 | Whitworth University Spokane, WA | $56,304 | $51,788 | #410 | $39,305 |
| 265 | California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA | $56,278 | $51,209 | #431 | $32,852 |
| 266 | Indiana University-East Richmond, IN | $56,141 | $60,229 | #153 | $37,463 |
| 267 | Minnesota State University-Mankato Mankato, MN | $56,119 | $53,606 | #353 | $39,798 |
| 268 | University of North Dakota Grand Forks, ND | $56,065 | $58,085 | #216 | $34,963 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do California State Polytechnic University-Pomona communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,852 one year after graduating and $56,278 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does California State Polytechnic University-Pomona rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona ranks #265 by median pay four years after graduation, and #431 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona worth it?
Its graduates earn 0% more than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $14,725.
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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.