Communication and Media Studies at San Diego State University
San Diego, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 261 graduates a year
San Diego State University graduates in communication and media studies earn 9% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 24% of one year’s pay at that point.
How San Diego State 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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| 133 | The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL | $61,548 | $69,862 | #37 | $40,790 |
| 134 | CUNY Queens College Queens, NY | $61,501 | $58,536 | #204 | $31,918 |
| 135 | Colorado State University-Fort Collins Fort Collins, CO | $61,434 | $57,453 | #225 | $38,731 |
| 136 | San Diego State University San Diego, CA | $61,389 | $55,860 | #288 | $37,773 |
| 137 | Metropolitan State University Saint Paul, MN | $61,355 | $58,607 | #203 | $46,320 |
| 138 | La Salle University Philadelphia, PA | $61,347 | $62,390 | #111 | $36,037 |
| 139 | Bellevue University Bellevue, NE | $61,294 | $63,350 | #93 | — |
Other Communication and Media Studies Credentials at San Diego State University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $50,487 | $84,280 | — |
Other Majors at San Diego State University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do San Diego State University communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $37,773 one year after graduating and $61,389 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does San Diego State University rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, San Diego State University ranks #136 by median pay four years after graduation, and #288 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at San Diego State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% more than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $15,000.
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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.