Communication and Media Studies at Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN · Bachelor's Degree · about 63 graduates a year
Indiana University-Indianapolis graduates in communication and media studies earn 9% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 36% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Indiana University-Indianapolis 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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| 397 | Baldwin Wallace University Berea, OH | $51,698 | $55,170 | #306 | $29,501 |
| 398 | Central College Pella, IA | $51,671 | $54,352 | #334 | — |
| 399 | Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI | $51,446 | $54,244 | #337 | $31,169 |
| 400 | Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN | $51,397 | $55,140 | #308 | $39,775 |
| 401 | Georgetown College Georgetown, KY | $51,395 | $58,195 | #214 | $35,442 |
| 402 | SUNY Buffalo State University Buffalo, NY | $51,379 | $48,902 | #505 | $26,344 |
| 403 | University of West Florida Pensacola, FL | $51,352 | $54,658 | #320 | $30,850 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Indiana University-Indianapolis communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $39,775 one year after graduating and $51,397 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Indiana University-Indianapolis rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Indiana University-Indianapolis ranks #400 by median pay four years after graduation, and #308 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Indiana University-Indianapolis worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $18,443.
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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.