Communication and Media Studies at University of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 70 graduates a year
University of San Francisco 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 32% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of San Francisco 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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| 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 |
| 63 | University of San Francisco San Francisco, CA | $68,592 | $62,414 | #110 | $39,000 |
| 64 | University of Connecticut Storrs, CT | $68,542 | $61,710 | #126 | $40,473 |
| 65 | University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus Waterbury, CT | $68,542 | $61,710 | #127 | $40,473 |
| 66 | University of Connecticut-Avery Point Groton, CT | $68,542 | $61,710 | #128 | $40,473 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of San Francisco communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $39,000 one year after graduating and $68,592 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of San Francisco rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, University of San Francisco ranks #63 by median pay four years after graduation, and #110 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at University of San Francisco 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 $21,875.
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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.