Communication and Media Studies at Millikin University
Decatur, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 12 graduates a year
Millikin University graduates in communication and media studies earn 19% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 47% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Millikin 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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| 549 | Pittsburg State University Pittsburg, KS | $45,940 | $47,693 | #530 | $28,106 |
| 550 | University of Minnesota-Crookston Crookston, MN | $45,916 | $43,860 | #602 | $42,458 |
| 551 | Black Hills State University Spearfish, SD | $45,537 | $49,016 | #502 | — |
| 552 | Millikin University Decatur, IL | $45,444 | $44,648 | #587 | $35,413 |
| 553 | University of Mary Bismarck, ND | $45,394 | $47,029 | #548 | — |
| 554 | Arkansas Tech University Russellville, AR | $45,385 | $53,482 | #357 | $30,927 |
| 555 | University of South Carolina-Upstate Spartanburg, SC | $45,298 | $50,228 | #472 | $34,456 |
Other Majors at Millikin University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $82,200 | $71,848 | #640 of 966 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $71,489 | $46,431 | #327 of 1176 |
| Marketing | $71,399 | — | #168 of 516 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $70,837 | — | #133 of 166 |
| Biology | $64,834 | — | #198 of 841 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $60,804 | $51,680 | #700 of 796 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $52,910 | $43,936 | #123 of 345 |
| Social Work | $52,870 | $41,543 | #182 of 420 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $48,665 | $26,065 | #451 of 610 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $45,797 | $43,331 | #453 of 680 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | $43,858 | $22,815 | #9 of 10 |
| Music | $43,388 | $21,138 | #135 of 268 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $38,666 | $24,013 | #155 of 255 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Millikin University communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,413 one year after graduating and $45,444 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Millikin University rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Millikin University ranks #552 by median pay four years after graduation, and #587 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Millikin University worth it?
Its graduates earn 19% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,149.
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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.