Communication and Media Studies at Rollins College
Winter Park, FL · Bachelor's Degree · about 78 graduates a year
Rollins College graduates in communication and media studies earn 10% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 41% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Rollins College 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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| 123 | Hofstra University Hempstead, NY | $62,361 | $59,355 | #178 | $39,782 |
| 124 | John Carroll University University Heights, OH | $62,270 | $66,451 | #60 | $41,072 |
| 125 | Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH | $62,096 | $66,266 | #63 | $41,232 |
| 126 | Rollins College Winter Park, FL | $62,086 | $66,083 | #66 | $36,285 |
| 127 | North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, NC | $62,039 | $66,577 | #57 | $39,889 |
| 128 | Ashford University San Diego, CA | $61,909 | $56,333 | #274 | $58,089 |
| 129 | University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA | $61,904 | $56,938 | #239 | $29,477 |
Other Majors at Rollins College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $118,277 | $69,707 | #52 of 459 |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | $85,574 | $37,950 | #8 of 67 |
| Business/Commerce | $80,654 | $51,001 | #32 of 271 |
| Political Science and Government | $76,600 | $36,309 | #52 of 565 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $72,876 | — | #62 of 187 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $70,502 | $28,113 | #43 of 118 |
| International Business | $69,695 | $36,201 | #72 of 115 |
| Economics | $68,194 | $36,115 | #291 of 368 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $63,363 | $22,352 | #44 of 265 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $61,095 | $45,227 | #756 of 1176 |
| English Language and Literature | $55,912 | $25,777 | #115 of 576 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $53,908 | $47,671 | #120 of 680 |
| Psychology | $48,340 | $28,364 | #633 of 1027 |
| Music | $45,910 | $20,745 | #104 of 268 |
| Biology | — | $25,749 | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | — | $23,664 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Rollins College communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,285 one year after graduating and $62,086 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Rollins College rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Rollins College ranks #126 by median pay four years after graduation, and #66 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Rollins College worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% more than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,200.
← All data for Rollins College · Methodology
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.