Communication and Media Studies at Southeastern University
Lakeland, FL · Bachelor's Degree · about 30 graduates a year
Southeastern University graduates in communication and media studies earn 6% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 37% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Southeastern 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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| 360 | Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ | $52,957 | $54,414 | #330 | $41,491 |
| 361 | Saint Norbert College De Pere, WI | $52,927 | $55,073 | #312 | $38,287 |
| 362 | Luther College Decorah, IA | $52,905 | $55,650 | #292 | $42,012 |
| 363 | Southeastern University Lakeland, FL | $52,899 | $56,304 | #275 | $27,983 |
| 364 | Minnesota State University Moorhead Moorhead, MN | $52,838 | $50,472 | #463 | $36,172 |
| 365 | Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania Bloomsburg, PA | $52,825 | $53,723 | #346 | $31,419 |
| 366 | Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI | $52,805 | $55,677 | #291 | $36,717 |
Other Majors at Southeastern University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $61,909 | $70,612 | #962 of 966 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $55,827 | $34,939 | #937 of 1176 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $55,318 | $38,260 | #49 of 158 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $52,697 | $47,966 | #127 of 345 |
| Social Work | $52,194 | — | #199 of 420 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $49,334 | $42,582 | #272 of 680 |
| Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology | $49,310 | $33,096 | #1 of 5 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $48,343 | $41,291 | #539 of 660 |
| Psychology | $48,011 | $26,915 | #649 of 1027 |
| Human Services | $48,006 | $32,373 | #55 of 94 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $46,427 | $25,994 | #510 of 610 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | $44,106 | $29,809 | #16 of 25 |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries | $30,430 | $35,209 | #29 of 29 |
| Religious Music and Worship | — | $29,713 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Southeastern University communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $27,983 one year after graduating and $52,899 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Southeastern University rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Southeastern University ranks #363 by median pay four years after graduation, and #275 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Southeastern University worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,500.
← All data for Southeastern University · 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.