Communication and Media Studies at University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI · Bachelor's Degree · about 110 graduates a year
University of Hawaii at Manoa graduates in communication and media studies earn 20% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 37% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Hawaii at Manoa 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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| 558 | Waynesburg University Waynesburg, PA | $45,152 | $45,920 | #568 | $29,070 |
| 559 | Houghton University Houghton, NY | $45,134 | $42,958 | #612 | — |
| 560 | Centenary University Hackettstown, NJ | $45,098 | $39,582 | #640 | $17,274 |
| 561 | University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI | $45,072 | $41,010 | #634 | $30,235 |
| 562 | University of Wisconsin-Superior Superior, WI | $45,014 | $46,839 | #551 | $41,371 |
| 563 | Webster University Saint Louis, MO | $45,012 | $48,262 | #518 | — |
| 564 | Emporia State University Emporia, KS | $45,003 | $46,720 | #554 | $37,095 |
Other Communication and Media Studies Credentials at University of Hawaii at Manoa
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $36,568 | — | — |
Other Majors at University of Hawaii at Manoa by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Hawaii at Manoa communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,235 one year after graduating and $45,072 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Hawaii at Manoa rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, University of Hawaii at Manoa ranks #561 by median pay four years after graduation, and #634 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at University of Hawaii at Manoa worth it?
Its graduates earn 20% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $16,522.
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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.