Communication and Media Studies at University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO · Bachelor's Degree · about 201 graduates a year
University of Colorado Boulder graduates in communication and media studies earn 18% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 25% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Colorado Boulder 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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| 76 | University of Maryland Global Campus Adelphi, MD | $67,181 | $58,959 | #193 | $53,513 |
| 77 | University of La Verne La Verne, CA | $66,891 | $60,866 | #142 | $29,305 |
| 78 | Denison University Granville, OH | $66,730 | $71,211 | #20 | $47,396 |
| 79 | University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO | $66,623 | $62,306 | #112 | $39,738 |
| 80 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL | $66,439 | $65,276 | #70 | $37,808 |
| 81 | James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA | $66,436 | $60,496 | #146 | $42,769 |
| 82 | Saint Mary's College Notre Dame, IN | $66,335 | $71,165 | #21 | $32,322 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Colorado Boulder communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $39,738 one year after graduating and $66,623 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Colorado Boulder rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, University of Colorado Boulder ranks #79 by median pay four years after graduation, and #112 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at University of Colorado Boulder worth it?
Its graduates earn 18% more than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $16,500.
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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.