Communication and Media Studies at Lake Forest College
Lake Forest, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 14 graduates a year
Lake Forest College graduates in communication and media studies earn 15% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 42% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Lake Forest College 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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| 86 | Norwich University Northfield, VT | $65,497 | $67,271 | #52 | $37,161 |
| 87 | McDaniel College Westminster, MD | $65,411 | $57,406 | #227 | $32,402 |
| 88 | University of St Thomas Saint Paul, MN | $64,917 | $62,010 | #115 | $45,100 |
| 89 | Lake Forest College Lake Forest, IL | $64,580 | $63,449 | #92 | $42,835 |
| 90 | Texas A & M University-College Station College Station, TX | $64,533 | $65,611 | #67 | $43,295 |
| 91 | University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI | $64,520 | $63,546 | #91 | $36,785 |
| 92 | Saint Mary's College of California Moraga, CA | $64,456 | $58,651 | #202 | $35,356 |
Other Majors at Lake Forest College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $98,583 | $61,264 | #60 of 452 |
| Computer Science | $77,554 | $48,587 | #309 of 349 |
| Business/Commerce | $74,632 | $44,283 | #46 of 271 |
| Political Science and Government | $61,770 | $34,317 | #287 of 565 |
| English Language and Literature | $58,901 | $32,982 | #71 of 576 |
| Psychology | $54,270 | — | #286 of 1027 |
| Economics | — | $53,529 | — |
| Social Sciences | $53,438 | $39,054 | #22 of 35 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $52,598 | $35,622 | #159 of 225 |
| Biology | $48,287 | $33,380 | #730 of 841 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | — | $26,998 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Lake Forest College communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $42,835 one year after graduating and $64,580 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Lake Forest College rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Lake Forest College ranks #89 by median pay four years after graduation, and #92 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Lake Forest College worth it?
Its graduates earn 15% more than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
← All data for Lake Forest College · Methodology
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.