Communication and Media Studies at University of San Diego
San Diego, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 92 graduates a year
University of San Diego graduates in communication and media studies earn 22% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 35% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of 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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| 56 | University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies Online Manchester, NH | $69,098 | $63,646 | #90 | $43,551 |
| 57 | Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Carbondale, IL | $69,034 | $67,825 | #49 | $32,465 |
| 58 | University of Nevada-Reno Reno, NV | $68,953 | $71,565 | #19 | $40,296 |
| 59 | University of San Diego San Diego, CA | $68,913 | $62,706 | #102 | $40,776 |
| 60 | Brigham Young University Provo, UT | $68,843 | $65,247 | #71 | $46,747 |
| 61 | Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA | $68,833 | $62,634 | #105 | $32,952 |
| 62 | The College of New Jersey Ewing, NJ | $68,654 | $60,257 | #152 | $37,151 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of San Diego communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $40,776 one year after graduating and $68,913 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of San Diego rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, University of San Diego ranks #59 by median pay four years after graduation, and #102 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at University of San Diego worth it?
Its graduates earn 22% more than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,000.
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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.