Communication and Media Studies at Woodbury University
Burbank, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 7 graduates a year
Woodbury University graduates in communication and media studies earn 21% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Woodbury University 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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| 69 | Bryant University Smithfield, RI | $68,518 | $67,483 | #51 | $45,071 |
| 70 | University of Georgia Athens, GA | $68,319 | $70,724 | #29 | $44,283 |
| 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 |
Other Majors at Woodbury University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $77,992 | $51,668 | #179 of 1176 |
| Architecture | $67,517 | $49,410 | #38 of 78 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $62,092 | $32,175 | #58 of 299 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $50,387 | $32,477 | #36 of 144 |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | — | $40,484 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Woodbury University communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn $68,020 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Woodbury University rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Woodbury University ranks #72 by median pay four years after graduation, and #118 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Woodbury University worth it?
Its graduates earn 21% more than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359).
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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.