Communication and Media Studies at University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 620 graduates a year
University of California-Santa Barbara graduates in communication and media studies earn 29% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 18% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of California-Santa Barbara 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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| 28 | Gonzaga University Spokane, WA | $73,558 | $67,658 | #50 | $37,799 |
| 29 | Chapman University Orange, CA | $73,461 | $66,845 | #54 | $44,601 |
| 30 | The Catholic University of America Washington, DC | $73,073 | $64,031 | #82 | $43,259 |
| 31 | University of California-Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA | $72,976 | $66,403 | #61 | $46,598 |
| 32 | St Lawrence University Canton, NY | $72,839 | $69,328 | #41 | $35,414 |
| 33 | University of California-Davis Davis, CA | $72,778 | $66,223 | #64 | $42,569 |
| 34 | University of Arizona Tucson, AZ | $72,758 | $74,760 | #13 | $42,993 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of California-Santa Barbara communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $46,598 one year after graduating and $72,976 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of California-Santa Barbara rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, University of California-Santa Barbara ranks #31 by median pay four years after graduation, and #61 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at University of California-Santa Barbara worth it?
Its graduates earn 29% more than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $13,000.
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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.