Communication and Media Studies at University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 244 graduates a year
University of California-San Diego graduates in communication and media studies earn 19% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 20% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of California-San Diego 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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| 71 | Washington & Jefferson College Washington, PA | $68,066 | $69,224 | #43 | $39,584 |
| 72 | Woodbury University Burbank, CA | $68,020 | $61,894 | #118 | — |
| 73 | American University Washington, DC | $67,863 | $59,466 | #173 | $36,980 |
| 74 | University of California-San Diego La Jolla, CA | $67,302 | $61,240 | #134 | $33,046 |
| 75 | University of Dayton Dayton, OH | $67,231 | $71,746 | #18 | $42,629 |
| 76 | University of Maryland Global Campus Adelphi, MD | $67,181 | $58,959 | #193 | $53,513 |
| 77 | University of La Verne La Verne, CA | $66,891 | $60,866 | #142 | $29,305 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of California-San Diego communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $33,046 one year after graduating and $67,302 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of California-San Diego rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, University of California-San Diego ranks #74 by median pay four years after graduation, and #134 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at University of California-San Diego worth it?
Its graduates earn 19% more than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $13,193.
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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.