Communication and Media Studies at DePauw University
Greencastle, IN · Bachelor's Degree · about 44 graduates a year
DePauw University graduates in communication and media studies earn 23% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 39% of one year’s pay at that point.
How DePauw 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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| 49 | University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh, PA | $69,573 | $70,756 | #28 | $35,781 |
| 50 | Gustavus Adolphus College Saint Peter, MN | $69,423 | $66,314 | #62 | $50,074 |
| 51 | Saint Anselm College Manchester, NH | $69,288 | $63,821 | #85 | $43,819 |
| 52 | DePauw University Greencastle, IN | $69,228 | $74,269 | #14 | $43,141 |
| 53 | Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles, CA | $69,144 | $62,917 | #99 | $41,113 |
| 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 |
Other Majors at DePauw University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $120,076 | $70,026 | #78 of 349 |
| Economics | $94,761 | $63,395 | #84 of 368 |
| Political Science and Government | $79,117 | $44,224 | #45 of 565 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $71,696 | — | #27 of 610 |
| Biology | $63,099 | — | #242 of 841 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $62,917 | $43,049 | #52 of 225 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $51,983 | $31,640 | #50 of 137 |
| Music | $39,430 | — | #200 of 268 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | — | $27,414 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do DePauw University communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $43,141 one year after graduating and $69,228 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does DePauw University rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, DePauw University ranks #52 by median pay four years after graduation, and #14 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at DePauw University worth it?
Its graduates earn 23% more than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.