Communication and Media Studies at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 294 graduates a year
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign graduates in communication and media studies earn 18% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 28% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 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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| 77 | University of La Verne La Verne, CA | $66,891 | $60,866 | #142 | $29,305 |
| 78 | Denison University Granville, OH | $66,730 | $71,211 | #20 | $47,396 |
| 79 | University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO | $66,623 | $62,306 | #112 | $39,738 |
| 80 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL | $66,439 | $65,276 | #70 | $37,808 |
| 81 | James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA | $66,436 | $60,496 | #146 | $42,769 |
| 82 | Saint Mary's College Notre Dame, IN | $66,335 | $71,165 | #21 | $32,322 |
| 83 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA | $66,106 | $60,196 | #154 | $44,309 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $37,808 one year after graduating and $66,439 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign ranks #80 by median pay four years after graduation, and #70 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign worth it?
Its graduates earn 18% more than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $18,850.
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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.