Communication and Media Studies at Morehouse College
Atlanta, GA · Bachelor's Degree
Morehouse College graduates in communication and media studies earn 29% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 64% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Morehouse College 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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| 628 | Johnson C Smith University Charlotte, NC | $40,600 | $43,570 | #607 | $26,090 |
| 629 | University of North Alabama Florence, AL | $40,334 | $45,783 | #571 | $30,182 |
| 630 | Clayton State University Morrow, GA | $40,300 | $41,719 | #625 | $34,493 |
| 631 | Morehouse College Atlanta, GA | $40,273 | $41,691 | #626 | $26,839 |
| 632 | Oklahoma Christian University Edmond, OK | $40,001 | $44,912 | #582 | $28,582 |
| 633 | University of Pikeville Pikeville, KY | $39,943 | $45,228 | #577 | — |
| 634 | The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg, TX | $39,940 | $40,607 | #638 | $26,748 |
Other Majors at Morehouse College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $112,934 | — | #72 of 459 |
| Economics | $84,816 | $40,726 | #139 of 368 |
| Political Science and Government | $71,139 | $32,340 | #111 of 565 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $69,422 | $55,567 | #394 of 1176 |
| Sociology | $62,517 | $31,391 | #54 of 462 |
| Psychology | $54,867 | $31,474 | #257 of 1027 |
| English Language and Literature | $46,847 | $24,659 | #353 of 576 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $39,567 | $26,158 | #597 of 610 |
| Biology | $34,866 | $19,679 | #835 of 841 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Morehouse College communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $26,839 one year after graduating and $40,273 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Morehouse College rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Morehouse College ranks #631 by median pay four years after graduation, and #626 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Morehouse College worth it?
Its graduates earn 29% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,698.
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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.