Communication and Media Studies at Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 36 graduates a year
Northeastern Illinois University graduates in communication and media studies earn 14% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 31% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Northeastern Illinois 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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| 495 | Winthrop University Rock Hill, SC | $48,303 | $53,561 | #355 | $35,198 |
| 496 | Southern University and A & M College Baton Rouge, LA | $48,264 | $55,869 | #286 | — |
| 497 | Southern University Law Center Baton Rouge, LA | $48,264 | $55,869 | #287 | — |
| 498 | Northeastern Illinois University Chicago, IL | $48,247 | $47,402 | #536 | $32,538 |
| 499 | The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga Chattanooga, TN | $48,212 | $52,666 | #387 | $33,082 |
| 500 | Indiana State University Terre Haute, IN | $48,185 | $51,694 | #414 | $34,213 |
| 501 | Catawba College Salisbury, NC | $48,181 | $51,705 | #413 | $32,323 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Northeastern Illinois University communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,538 one year after graduating and $48,247 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Northeastern Illinois University rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Northeastern Illinois University ranks #498 by median pay four years after graduation, and #536 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Northeastern Illinois University worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $15,000.
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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.