Communication and Media Studies at Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN · Bachelor's Degree · about 381 graduates a year
Indiana University-Bloomington graduates in communication and media studies earn 13% more 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 Indiana University-Bloomington 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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| 98 | University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Oshkosh, WI | $64,103 | $66,702 | #56 | $40,673 |
| 99 | Furman University Greenville, SC | $64,014 | $70,982 | #23 | $41,766 |
| 100 | Keene State College Keene, NH | $63,995 | $58,946 | #194 | $34,372 |
| 101 | Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington, IN | $63,855 | $68,505 | #47 | $36,700 |
| 102 | Augsburg University Minneapolis, MN | $63,850 | $60,990 | #139 | $36,604 |
| 103 | San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA | $63,731 | $57,991 | #218 | $40,790 |
| 104 | Augustana College Rock Island, IL | $63,730 | $62,614 | #106 | $40,806 |
Other Communication and Media Studies Credentials at Indiana University-Bloomington
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctoral Degree | — | $76,868 | — |
Other Majors at Indiana University-Bloomington by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Indiana University-Bloomington communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,700 one year after graduating and $63,855 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Indiana University-Bloomington rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Indiana University-Bloomington ranks #101 by median pay four years after graduation, and #47 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Indiana University-Bloomington worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% more than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,500.
← All data for Indiana University-Bloomington · 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.