Communication and Media Studies at Columbus State University
Columbus, GA · Bachelor's Degree · about 53 graduates a year
Columbus State University graduates in communication and media studies earn 14% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 56% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Columbus 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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| 487 | Dallas Baptist University Dallas, TX | $48,598 | $49,410 | #493 | $35,812 |
| 488 | University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Green Bay, WI | $48,550 | $50,519 | #458 | $37,807 |
| 489 | University of Dubuque Dubuque, IA | $48,537 | $51,055 | #438 | — |
| 490 | Columbus State University Columbus, GA | $48,499 | $50,206 | #473 | $32,078 |
| 491 | Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS | $48,493 | $58,837 | #196 | $31,812 |
| 492 | Wartburg College Waverly, IA | $48,433 | $50,946 | #442 | $40,255 |
| 493 | Millersville University of Pennsylvania Millersville, PA | $48,330 | $49,152 | #499 | $35,999 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Columbus State University communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,078 one year after graduating and $48,499 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Columbus State University rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Columbus State University ranks #490 by median pay four years after graduation, and #473 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Columbus State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,235.
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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.