Communication and Media Studies at Westmont College
Santa Barbara, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 24 graduates a year
Westmont College graduates in communication and media studies earn 11% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 37% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Westmont College 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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| 115 | Endicott College Beverly, MA | $62,840 | $55,337 | #302 | $36,233 |
| 116 | Colorado State University Global Aurora, CO | $62,743 | $58,677 | #201 | $49,436 |
| 117 | Utah Valley University Orem, UT | $62,566 | $59,298 | #181 | $44,202 |
| 118 | Westmont College Santa Barbara, CA | $62,535 | $56,903 | #240 | $41,225 |
| 119 | SUNY Brockport Brockport, NY | $62,532 | $59,518 | #171 | $37,910 |
| 120 | University of Hartford West Hartford, CT | $62,464 | $56,238 | #278 | $32,186 |
| 121 | Seattle Pacific University Seattle, WA | $62,411 | $57,405 | #228 | $32,260 |
Other Majors at Westmont College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Managerial Economics | $84,815 | $54,457 | #25 of 84 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | $83,026 | — |
| Biology | $75,889 | $30,635 | #45 of 841 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $61,939 | — | #71 of 476 |
| English Language and Literature | $58,459 | $37,806 | #75 of 576 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $56,878 | $27,708 | #193 of 610 |
| Psychology | $45,455 | $34,826 | #779 of 1027 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Westmont College communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $41,225 one year after graduating and $62,535 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Westmont College rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Westmont College ranks #118 by median pay four years after graduation, and #240 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Westmont College worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% more than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,250.
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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.