Communication and Media Studies at Hanover College
Hanover, IN · Bachelor's Degree · about 23 graduates a year
Hanover College graduates in communication and media studies earn 3% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 46% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Hanover College 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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| 209 | University of Maine Orono, ME | $58,306 | $61,964 | #116 | $37,192 |
| 210 | St. John Fisher University Rochester, NY | $58,279 | $55,470 | #298 | $30,233 |
| 211 | Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL | $58,256 | $57,236 | #236 | $31,495 |
| 212 | Hanover College Hanover, IN | $58,227 | $62,467 | #109 | $31,621 |
| 213 | University of South Carolina Aiken Aiken, SC | $58,203 | $64,538 | #77 | $34,654 |
| 214 | Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX | $58,196 | $59,168 | #183 | $34,028 |
| 215 | Vassar College Poughkeepsie, NY | $58,163 | $55,359 | #301 | $23,270 |
Other Majors at Hanover College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $73,827 | $45,740 | #235 of 368 |
| Biology | $61,030 | $31,321 | #304 of 841 |
| Psychology | $59,512 | $34,528 | #105 of 1027 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $56,668 | $35,085 | #194 of 610 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Hanover College communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,621 one year after graduating and $58,227 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Hanover College rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Hanover College ranks #212 by median pay four years after graduation, and #109 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Hanover College worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% more than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
← All data for Hanover College · 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.