Communication and Media Studies at University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 100 graduates a year
University of Illinois Chicago graduates in communication and media studies earn 1% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 34% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Illinois Chicago 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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| 246 | University of Houston-Downtown Houston, TX | $56,903 | $57,854 | #222 | $34,123 |
| 247 | Ramapo College of New Jersey Mahwah, NJ | $56,894 | $49,935 | #481 | $31,966 |
| 248 | Central Washington University Ellensburg, WA | $56,862 | $52,301 | #398 | $35,820 |
| 249 | University of Illinois Chicago Chicago, IL | $56,845 | $55,850 | #289 | $38,912 |
| 250 | University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH | $56,818 | $60,633 | #143 | $41,138 |
| 251 | Mount Mary University Milwaukee, WI | $56,763 | $59,065 | #187 | — |
| 252 | Wittenberg University Springfield, OH | $56,711 | $60,519 | #144 | $36,715 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Illinois Chicago communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $38,912 one year after graduating and $56,845 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Illinois Chicago rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, University of Illinois Chicago ranks #249 by median pay four years after graduation, and #289 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at University of Illinois Chicago worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% more than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,224.
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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.