Communication and Media Studies at Delaware State University
Dover, DE · Bachelor's Degree · about 55 graduates a year
Delaware State University graduates in communication and media studies earn 18% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 54% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Delaware State 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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| 539 | Washburn University Topeka, KS | $46,497 | $48,271 | #517 | $39,932 |
| 540 | Jackson State University Jackson, MS | $46,472 | $56,385 | #269 | $24,235 |
| 541 | Monmouth College Monmouth, IL | $46,462 | $45,649 | #573 | — |
| 542 | Delaware State University Dover, DE | $46,440 | $46,162 | #564 | $30,098 |
| 543 | Walsh University North Canton, OH | $46,374 | $49,488 | #492 | $29,861 |
| 544 | Nicholls State University Thibodaux, LA | $46,355 | $53,659 | #350 | $29,508 |
| 545 | Regis University Denver, CO | $46,341 | $43,338 | #609 | — |
Other Majors at Delaware State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $98,411 | — | #179 of 349 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $94,568 | $84,049 | #214 of 966 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $72,522 | — | #416 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $59,689 | $44,022 | #804 of 1176 |
| Biology | $59,296 | $39,327 | #360 of 841 |
| Social Work | $56,937 | $33,413 | #91 of 420 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $55,509 | $35,998 | #168 of 476 |
| Engineering Physics | — | $54,210 | — |
| Political Science and Government | $53,838 | — | #461 of 565 |
| Criminology | $53,128 | $30,710 | #70 of 113 |
| Agriculture | $52,676 | $38,873 | #23 of 43 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $50,794 | $47,728 | #209 of 680 |
| Psychology | $49,132 | $27,012 | #593 of 1027 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $49,115 | $25,704 | #436 of 610 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Delaware State University communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,098 one year after graduating and $46,440 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Delaware State University rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Delaware State University ranks #542 by median pay four years after graduation, and #564 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Delaware State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 18% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,000.
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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.