Communication and Media Studies at Concordia University-Chicago
River Forest, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 8 graduates a year
Concordia University-Chicago graduates in communication and media studies earn 24% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Concordia University-Chicago 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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| 595 | North Carolina Central University Durham, NC | $43,230 | $46,392 | #562 | $25,750 |
| 596 | Calvin University Grand Rapids, MI | $43,138 | $45,484 | #575 | $30,071 |
| 597 | Tennessee State University Nashville, TN | $43,121 | $47,105 | #543 | $25,140 |
| 598 | Concordia University-Chicago River Forest, IL | $43,071 | $42,317 | #619 | — |
| 599 | Angelo State University San Angelo, TX | $43,002 | $43,720 | #604 | $32,220 |
| 600 | Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, TX | $42,921 | $43,638 | #606 | $27,707 |
| 601 | University of Sioux Falls Sioux Falls, SD | $42,847 | $46,120 | #566 | — |
Other Majors at Concordia University-Chicago by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $73,256 | $65,314 | #54 of 275 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $72,050 | $51,763 | #68 of 187 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $55,309 | $29,231 | #241 of 610 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $55,212 | $44,601 | #84 of 345 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $54,533 | $44,581 | #979 of 1176 |
| Criminology | $50,897 | $41,724 | #87 of 113 |
| Psychology | $46,590 | $27,304 | #721 of 1027 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $45,532 | $44,618 | #466 of 680 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Concordia University-Chicago communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn $43,071 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Concordia University-Chicago rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Concordia University-Chicago ranks #598 by median pay four years after graduation, and #619 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Concordia University-Chicago worth it?
Its graduates earn 24% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359).
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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.