Communication and Media Studies at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 21 graduates a year
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale graduates in communication and media studies earn 22% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 38% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 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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| 54 | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Durham, NH | $69,098 | $63,646 | #88 | $43,551 |
| 55 | University of New Hampshire at Manchester Manchester, NH | $69,098 | $63,646 | #89 | $43,551 |
| 56 | University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies Online Manchester, NH | $69,098 | $63,646 | #90 | $43,551 |
| 57 | Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Carbondale, IL | $69,034 | $67,825 | #49 | $32,465 |
| 58 | University of Nevada-Reno Reno, NV | $68,953 | $71,565 | #19 | $40,296 |
| 59 | University of San Diego San Diego, CA | $68,913 | $62,706 | #102 | $40,776 |
| 60 | Brigham Young University Provo, UT | $68,843 | $65,247 | #71 | $46,747 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Southern Illinois University-Carbondale communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,465 one year after graduating and $69,034 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Southern Illinois University-Carbondale rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale ranks #57 by median pay four years after graduation, and #49 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale worth it?
Its graduates earn 22% more than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,000.
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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.