Communication and Media Studies at Point Loma Nazarene University
San Diego, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 21 graduates a year
Point Loma Nazarene University graduates in communication and media studies earn 16% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 46% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Point Loma Nazarene 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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| 522 | McNeese State University Lake Charles, LA | $47,166 | $54,598 | #323 | $25,131 |
| 523 | Georgia State University Atlanta, GA | $47,132 | $48,791 | #509 | $27,917 |
| 524 | SUNY Old Westbury Old Westbury, NY | $47,095 | $44,825 | #583 | $29,256 |
| 525 | Point Loma Nazarene University San Diego, CA | $47,092 | $42,851 | #614 | $40,138 |
| 526 | Holy Family University Philadelphia, PA | $47,047 | $47,847 | #525 | — |
| 527 | Vermont State University Randolph, VT | $47,035 | $48,309 | #516 | $21,028 |
| 528 | West Texas A & M University Canyon, TX | $47,009 | $47,794 | #528 | — |
Other Majors at Point Loma Nazarene University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $114,919 | $97,296 | #42 of 966 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $74,495 | $48,397 | #251 of 1176 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | $71,111 | — |
| Biology | $65,365 | $34,943 | #170 of 841 |
| Business/Corporate Communications | $60,187 | $41,988 | #12 of 25 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $59,654 | $29,523 | #174 of 253 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $59,183 | $45,022 | #169 of 660 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $57,740 | — | #101 of 299 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $56,198 | $46,986 | #77 of 680 |
| Psychology | $46,437 | $27,724 | #730 of 1027 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $46,119 | $27,037 | #100 of 172 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | — | $27,604 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Point Loma Nazarene University communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $40,138 one year after graduating and $47,092 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Point Loma Nazarene University rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Point Loma Nazarene University ranks #525 by median pay four years after graduation, and #614 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Point Loma Nazarene University worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,500.
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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.