Communication and Media Studies at Governors State University
University Park, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 24 graduates a year
Governors State University graduates in communication and media studies earn 16% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 36% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Governors State 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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| 516 | Idaho State University Pocatello, ID | $47,655 | $50,674 | #453 | $33,475 |
| 517 | Midwestern State University Wichita Falls, TX | $47,651 | $48,447 | #512 | $25,728 |
| 518 | Trinity Christian College Palos Heights, IL | $47,527 | $46,695 | #555 | — |
| 519 | Governors State University University Park, IL | $47,475 | $46,644 | #557 | $27,071 |
| 520 | Western Colorado University Gunnison, CO | $47,426 | $44,353 | #594 | — |
| 521 | Le Moyne College Syracuse, NY | $47,382 | $45,098 | #578 | $34,050 |
| 522 | McNeese State University Lake Charles, LA | $47,166 | $54,598 | #323 | $25,131 |
Other Majors at Governors State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $88,391 | $80,391 | #416 of 966 |
| Computer Science | $79,154 | $52,115 | #305 of 349 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $70,895 | $48,567 | #376 of 459 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $61,223 | $47,836 | #691 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $59,562 | $44,436 | #811 of 1176 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $58,455 | — | #111 of 215 |
| Social Work | $56,123 | $44,133 | #108 of 420 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $55,811 | $42,456 | #300 of 660 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $53,227 | $44,498 | #192 of 275 |
| Public Health | $51,027 | $36,537 | #160 of 215 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $50,703 | $42,107 | #285 of 476 |
| English Language and Literature | $50,426 | $29,580 | #232 of 576 |
| Psychology | $47,048 | $29,449 | #697 of 1027 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $46,895 | $45,235 | #388 of 680 |
| Biology | — | $43,641 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Governors State University communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $27,071 one year after graduating and $47,475 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Governors State University rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Governors State University ranks #519 by median pay four years after graduation, and #557 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Governors State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $17,250.
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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.