Communication and Media Studies at Monmouth College
Monmouth, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 9 graduates a year
Monmouth College graduates in communication and media studies earn 18% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Monmouth 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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| 538 | SUNY at Purchase College Purchase, NY | $46,596 | $44,350 | #595 | $31,881 |
| 539 | Washburn University Topeka, KS | $46,497 | $48,271 | #517 | $39,932 |
| 540 | Jackson State University Jackson, MS | $46,472 | $56,385 | #269 | $24,235 |
| 541 | Monmouth College Monmouth, IL | $46,462 | $45,649 | #573 | — |
| 542 | Delaware State University Dover, DE | $46,440 | $46,162 | #564 | $30,098 |
| 543 | Walsh University North Canton, OH | $46,374 | $49,488 | #492 | $29,861 |
| 544 | Nicholls State University Thibodaux, LA | $46,355 | $53,659 | #350 | $29,508 |
Other Majors at Monmouth College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $66,326 | — | #570 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $65,916 | $43,162 | #538 of 1176 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $51,377 | $32,036 | #167 of 225 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $50,093 | $29,027 | #413 of 610 |
| Psychology | $47,329 | — | #682 of 1027 |
| Economics | — | $47,048 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $42,058 | — | #601 of 680 |
| Political Science and Government | — | $32,103 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Monmouth College communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn $46,462 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Monmouth College rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Monmouth College ranks #541 by median pay four years after graduation, and #573 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Monmouth College worth it?
Its graduates earn 18% 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.