Communication and Media Studies at Fort Valley State University
Fort Valley, GA · Bachelor's Degree · about 7 graduates a year
Fort Valley State University graduates in communication and media studies earn 53% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 118% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Fort Valley 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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| 657 | Bryan College-Dayton Dayton, TN | $32,530 | $35,536 | #655 | — |
| 658 | Bethune-Cookman University Daytona Beach, FL | $30,852 | $32,838 | #657 | — |
| 659 | Shaw University Raleigh, NC | $28,545 | $30,633 | #659 | — |
| 660 | Fort Valley State University Fort Valley, GA | $26,285 | $27,210 | #660 | $22,410 |
Other Majors at Fort Valley State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $56,411 | $31,173 | #923 of 1176 |
| Psychology | $45,292 | $27,677 | #789 of 1027 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $45,033 | $29,445 | #609 of 660 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $44,881 | $49,827 | #458 of 459 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | $38,345 | $28,794 | #47 of 49 |
| Social Work | $37,564 | $26,299 | #417 of 420 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | — | $34,263 | — |
| Biology | — | $26,379 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | — | $23,157 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Fort Valley State University communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $22,410 one year after graduating and $26,285 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Fort Valley State University rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Fort Valley State University ranks #660 by median pay four years after graduation, and #660 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Fort Valley State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 53% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $31,000.
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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.