Communication and Media Studies at University of Hartford
West Hartford, CT · Bachelor's Degree · about 18 graduates a year
University of Hartford 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 42% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Hartford 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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| 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 |
| 122 | Washington State University Pullman, WA | $62,406 | $57,400 | #229 | $38,747 |
| 123 | Hofstra University Hempstead, NY | $62,361 | $59,355 | #178 | $39,782 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Hartford communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,186 one year after graduating and $62,464 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Hartford rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, University of Hartford ranks #120 by median pay four years after graduation, and #278 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at University of Hartford 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 $26,374.
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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.