Communication and Media Studies at Indiana University-Northwest
Gary, IN · Bachelor's Degree · about 9 graduates a year
Indiana University-Northwest graduates in communication and media studies earn 8% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Indiana University-Northwest 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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| 382 | University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD | $52,100 | $56,080 | #282 | $35,792 |
| 383 | Curry College Milton, MA | $52,041 | $45,828 | #570 | $27,516 |
| 384 | Notre Dame de Namur University Belmont, CA | $51,994 | $47,311 | #538 | $27,389 |
| 385 | Indiana University-Northwest Gary, IN | $51,863 | $55,639 | #294 | — |
| 386 | Rochester University Rochester Hills, MI | $51,856 | $54,676 | #319 | $36,051 |
| 387 | California State University-Fresno Fresno, CA | $51,788 | $47,124 | #542 | $33,050 |
| 388 | DeVry University-California Ontario, CA | $51,752 | $47,091 | #545 | $47,622 |
Other Majors at Indiana University-Northwest by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $86,888 | $68,086 | #43 of 253 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $82,626 | $73,335 | #627 of 966 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $67,468 | $57,654 | #44 of 76 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $58,155 | $41,295 | #197 of 660 |
| Business/Commerce | $56,211 | $39,957 | #230 of 271 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $54,525 | $38,620 | #182 of 275 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $54,088 | $48,497 | #114 of 680 |
| Public Health | $53,988 | $43,356 | #137 of 215 |
| Social Work | $51,575 | $38,652 | #215 of 420 |
| Computer Science | $49,084 | $36,053 | #348 of 349 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $47,530 | $37,035 | #344 of 476 |
| Psychology | $45,323 | $24,061 | #787 of 1027 |
| English Language and Literature | $29,768 | — | #576 of 576 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Indiana University-Northwest communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn $51,863 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Indiana University-Northwest rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Indiana University-Northwest ranks #385 by median pay four years after graduation, and #294 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Indiana University-Northwest worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359).
← All data for Indiana University-Northwest · 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.