Communication and Media Studies at California State University-Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 102 graduates a year
California State University-Bakersfield graduates in communication and media studies earn 10% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How California State University-Bakersfield 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 |
| … | |||||
| 411 | Rhode Island College Providence, RI | $51,105 | $50,333 | #469 | $34,357 |
| 412 | Coastal Carolina University Conway, SC | $51,010 | $56,562 | #253 | $29,821 |
| 413 | Otterbein University Westerville, OH | $51,006 | $54,431 | #329 | $31,207 |
| 414 | California State University-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA | $50,989 | $46,397 | #560 | — |
| 415 | Eastern Washington University Cheney, WA | $50,969 | $46,881 | #550 | $37,782 |
| 416 | University of Mount Saint Vincent Bronx, NY | $50,940 | $48,484 | #511 | $28,842 |
| 417 | University of St Thomas Houston, TX | $50,859 | $51,709 | #411 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do California State University-Bakersfield communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn $50,989 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does California State University-Bakersfield rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, California State University-Bakersfield ranks #414 by median pay four years after graduation, and #560 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at California State University-Bakersfield worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359).
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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.