Communication and Media Studies at Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO · Bachelor's Degree · about 32 graduates a year
Colorado Mesa University graduates in communication and media studies earn 3% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 38% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Colorado Mesa 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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| 307 | Lindenwood University Saint Charles, MO | $54,917 | $58,883 | #195 | $41,579 |
| 308 | Liberty University Lynchburg, VA | $54,911 | $50,001 | #479 | $35,392 |
| 309 | Plymouth State University Plymouth, NH | $54,740 | $50,421 | #465 | $31,293 |
| 310 | Colorado Mesa University Grand Junction, CO | $54,717 | $51,171 | #433 | $32,899 |
| 311 | Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL | $54,717 | $58,239 | #213 | $34,720 |
| 312 | Juniata College Huntingdon, PA | $54,716 | $55,647 | #293 | $32,470 |
| 313 | Ohio University-Eastern Campus Saint Clairsville, OH | $54,695 | $58,368 | #205 | $36,666 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Colorado Mesa University communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,899 one year after graduating and $54,717 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Colorado Mesa University rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Colorado Mesa University ranks #310 by median pay four years after graduation, and #433 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Colorado Mesa University worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,061.
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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.