Communication and Media Studies at Brigham Young University-Idaho
Rexburg, ID · Bachelor's Degree · about 190 graduates a year
Brigham Young University-Idaho graduates in communication and media studies earn 0% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 22% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Brigham Young University-Idaho 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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| 254 | San Diego Christian College Santee, CA | $56,685 | $51,580 | #419 | — |
| 255 | Auburn University Auburn, AL | $56,636 | $64,287 | #79 | $35,929 |
| 256 | University of Northern Colorado Greeley, CO | $56,520 | $52,857 | #374 | $34,892 |
| 257 | Brigham Young University-Idaho Rexburg, ID | $56,514 | $60,095 | #156 | $36,941 |
| 258 | University of Wisconsin-La Crosse La Crosse, WI | $56,470 | $58,760 | #198 | $40,293 |
| 259 | Florida Gulf Coast University Fort Myers, FL | $56,455 | $60,089 | #157 | $39,342 |
| 260 | Western Washington University Bellingham, WA | $56,415 | $51,890 | #409 | $34,857 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Brigham Young University-Idaho communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,941 one year after graduating and $56,514 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Brigham Young University-Idaho rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Brigham Young University-Idaho ranks #257 by median pay four years after graduation, and #156 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Brigham Young University-Idaho worth it?
Its graduates earn 0% more than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $12,500.
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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.