Communication and Media Studies at University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL · Bachelor's Degree · about 101 graduates a year
University of West Florida graduates in communication and media studies earn 9% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 33% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of West Florida 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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| 400 | Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN | $51,397 | $55,140 | #308 | $39,775 |
| 401 | Georgetown College Georgetown, KY | $51,395 | $58,195 | #214 | $35,442 |
| 402 | SUNY Buffalo State University Buffalo, NY | $51,379 | $48,902 | #505 | $26,344 |
| 403 | University of West Florida Pensacola, FL | $51,352 | $54,658 | #320 | $30,850 |
| 404 | Johnson & Wales University-Providence Providence, RI | $51,247 | $50,473 | #461 | $28,062 |
| 405 | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Charlotte, NC | $51,247 | $54,995 | #314 | $28,062 |
| 406 | Johnson & Wales University-Online Providence, RI | $51,247 | $50,473 | #462 | $28,062 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of West Florida communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,850 one year after graduating and $51,352 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of West Florida rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, University of West Florida ranks #403 by median pay four years after graduation, and #320 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at University of West Florida worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $17,180.
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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.