Communication and Media Studies at Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 109 graduates a year
Loyola Marymount University graduates in communication and media studies earn 23% 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 Loyola Marymount 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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| 50 | Gustavus Adolphus College Saint Peter, MN | $69,423 | $66,314 | #62 | $50,074 |
| 51 | Saint Anselm College Manchester, NH | $69,288 | $63,821 | #85 | $43,819 |
| 52 | DePauw University Greencastle, IN | $69,228 | $74,269 | #14 | $43,141 |
| 53 | Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles, CA | $69,144 | $62,917 | #99 | $41,113 |
| 54 | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Durham, NH | $69,098 | $63,646 | #88 | $43,551 |
| 55 | University of New Hampshire at Manchester Manchester, NH | $69,098 | $63,646 | #89 | $43,551 |
| 56 | University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies Online Manchester, NH | $69,098 | $63,646 | #90 | $43,551 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Loyola Marymount University communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $41,113 one year after graduating and $69,144 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Loyola Marymount University rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Loyola Marymount University ranks #53 by median pay four years after graduation, and #99 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Loyola Marymount University worth it?
Its graduates earn 23% more than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $17,750.
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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.