Communication and Media Studies at Indiana University-Kokomo
Kokomo, IN · Bachelor's Degree · about 9 graduates a year
Indiana University-Kokomo graduates in communication and media studies earn 18% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Indiana University-Kokomo 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 |
| … | |||||
| 543 | Walsh University North Canton, OH | $46,374 | $49,488 | #492 | $29,861 |
| 544 | Nicholls State University Thibodaux, LA | $46,355 | $53,659 | #350 | $29,508 |
| 545 | Regis University Denver, CO | $46,341 | $43,338 | #609 | — |
| 546 | Indiana University-Kokomo Kokomo, IN | $46,136 | $49,495 | #490 | $31,085 |
| 547 | Fitchburg State University Fitchburg, MA | $46,129 | $40,621 | #637 | $30,662 |
| 548 | Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond, LA | $46,051 | $53,308 | #361 | $30,207 |
| 549 | Pittsburg State University Pittsburg, KS | $45,940 | $47,693 | #530 | $28,106 |
Other Majors at Indiana University-Kokomo by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $83,756 | $74,172 | #575 of 966 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $75,513 | $43,500 | #345 of 459 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $73,678 | $67,342 | #103 of 253 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | $63,018 | $41,561 | #17 of 33 |
| Business/Commerce | $60,496 | $43,858 | #197 of 271 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $52,161 | $39,833 | #434 of 660 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $49,893 | $35,482 | #307 of 476 |
| History | $46,444 | — | #337 of 459 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $43,726 | $40,553 | #548 of 680 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | $43,436 | — | #54 of 63 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | $43,009 | $32,325 | #131 of 137 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | $41,830 | $30,760 | #154 of 156 |
| English Language and Literature | $41,719 | — | #468 of 576 |
| Psychology | $37,508 | $32,826 | #1010 of 1027 |
| Sociology | — | $32,740 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Indiana University-Kokomo communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,085 one year after graduating and $46,136 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Indiana University-Kokomo rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Indiana University-Kokomo ranks #546 by median pay four years after graduation, and #490 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Indiana University-Kokomo worth it?
Its graduates earn 18% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359).
← All data for Indiana University-Kokomo · 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.