Communication and Media Studies at Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA · Bachelor's Degree
Kennesaw State University graduates in communication and media studies earn 6% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 45% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Kennesaw 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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| 174 | CUNY Bernard M Baruch College New York, NY | $59,756 | $56,875 | #243 | $36,367 |
| 175 | University at Albany Albany, NY | $59,724 | $56,845 | #245 | $30,792 |
| 176 | Westminster University Salt Lake City, UT | $59,676 | $56,559 | #254 | $33,649 |
| 177 | Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, GA | $59,675 | $61,776 | #122 | $43,420 |
| 178 | Hamline University Saint Paul, MN | $59,557 | $56,890 | #241 | $42,201 |
| 179 | Trinity University San Antonio, TX | $59,494 | $60,488 | #147 | $34,589 |
| 180 | Ottawa University-Ottawa Ottawa, KS | $59,445 | $61,714 | #123 | $33,465 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Kennesaw State University communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $43,420 one year after graduating and $59,675 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Kennesaw State University rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Kennesaw State University ranks #177 by median pay four years after graduation, and #122 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Kennesaw State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% more than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,988.
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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.