Communication and Media Studies at California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 68 graduates a year
California State University-Fresno graduates in communication and media studies earn 8% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 29% of one year’s pay at that point.
How California State University-Fresno 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 |
| … | |||||
| 384 | Notre Dame de Namur University Belmont, CA | $51,994 | $47,311 | #538 | $27,389 |
| 385 | Indiana University-Northwest Gary, IN | $51,863 | $55,639 | #294 | — |
| 386 | Rochester University Rochester Hills, MI | $51,856 | $54,676 | #319 | $36,051 |
| 387 | California State University-Fresno Fresno, CA | $51,788 | $47,124 | #542 | $33,050 |
| 388 | DeVry University-California Ontario, CA | $51,752 | $47,091 | #545 | $47,622 |
| 389 | DeVry University-Florida Orlando, FL | $51,752 | $55,083 | #310 | $47,622 |
| 390 | DeVry University-Georgia Decatur, GA | $51,752 | $53,574 | #354 | $47,622 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do California State University-Fresno communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $33,050 one year after graduating and $51,788 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does California State University-Fresno rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, California State University-Fresno ranks #387 by median pay four years after graduation, and #542 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at California State University-Fresno worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $14,915.
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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.