Communication and Media Studies at Elmhurst University
Elmhurst, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 1 graduates a year
Elmhurst University graduates in communication and media studies earn 5% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Elmhurst 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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| 343 | Nazareth University Rochester, NY | $53,695 | $51,107 | #435 | $28,341 |
| 344 | Eastern Connecticut State University Willimantic, CT | $53,673 | $48,323 | #514 | $32,721 |
| 345 | Longwood University Farmville, VA | $53,631 | $48,836 | #506 | $36,062 |
| 346 | Elmhurst University Elmhurst, IL | $53,618 | $52,679 | #386 | $41,423 |
| 347 | Bridgewater College Bridgewater, VA | $53,615 | $48,821 | #507 | $29,477 |
| 348 | William Paterson University of New Jersey Wayne, NJ | $53,589 | $47,034 | #547 | $31,870 |
| 349 | East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania East Stroudsburg, PA | $53,559 | $54,470 | #325 | $29,963 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Elmhurst University communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $41,423 one year after graduating and $53,618 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Elmhurst University rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Elmhurst University ranks #346 by median pay four years after graduation, and #386 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Elmhurst University worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% 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.