Communication and Media Studies at University of Illinois Springfield
Springfield, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 39 graduates a year
University of Illinois Springfield graduates in communication and media studies earn 7% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 32% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Illinois Springfield 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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| 368 | Goucher College Baltimore, MD | $52,752 | $46,296 | #563 | — |
| 369 | University of Michigan-Dearborn Dearborn, MI | $52,703 | $55,569 | #296 | $31,735 |
| 370 | Kansas State University Manhattan, KS | $52,603 | $54,610 | #321 | $30,385 |
| 371 | University of Illinois Springfield Springfield, IL | $52,588 | $51,667 | #415 | $32,050 |
| 372 | Mercer University Macon, GA | $52,530 | $54,379 | #332 | $35,712 |
| 373 | Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Edwardsville, IL | $52,466 | $51,547 | #421 | $36,569 |
| 374 | University of Central Missouri Warrensburg, MO | $52,463 | $56,251 | #277 | — |
Other Majors at University of Illinois Springfield by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $102,020 | $72,657 | #154 of 349 |
| Mathematics | $72,681 | — | #131 of 309 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | $69,334 | — | #69 of 93 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $64,048 | $43,081 | #634 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $61,499 | $44,236 | #737 of 1176 |
| Biology | $59,817 | $33,882 | #342 of 841 |
| Political Science and Government | $58,236 | — | #373 of 565 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $55,780 | $41,064 | #302 of 660 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $54,579 | — | #140 of 265 |
| Social Work | $50,516 | $38,707 | #250 of 420 |
| English Language and Literature | $48,196 | $39,358 | #309 of 576 |
| Psychology | $47,802 | $31,978 | #662 of 1027 |
| History | $45,641 | $33,297 | #364 of 459 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | — | $44,458 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $43,026 | — | #413 of 476 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Illinois Springfield communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,050 one year after graduating and $52,588 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Illinois Springfield rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, University of Illinois Springfield ranks #371 by median pay four years after graduation, and #415 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at University of Illinois Springfield worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $16,635.
← All data for University of Illinois Springfield · Methodology
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.