Communication and Media Studies at Indiana University-South Bend
South Bend, IN · Bachelor's Degree · about 18 graduates a year
Indiana University-South Bend graduates in communication and media studies earn 21% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 53% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Indiana University-South Bend 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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| 566 | Full Sail University Winter Park, FL | $44,933 | $47,825 | #527 | $30,561 |
| 567 | Mississippi College Clinton, MS | $44,779 | $54,331 | #335 | $36,949 |
| 568 | Loras College Dubuque, IA | $44,741 | $47,062 | #546 | $36,821 |
| 569 | Indiana University-South Bend South Bend, IN | $44,703 | $47,958 | #524 | $38,094 |
| 570 | New Jersey City University Jersey City, NJ | $44,625 | $39,167 | #642 | $13,796 |
| 571 | University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL | $44,461 | $50,467 | #464 | $33,190 |
| 572 | Southern Utah University Cedar City, UT | $44,461 | $42,139 | #622 | $32,951 |
Other Majors at Indiana University-South Bend by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $99,574 | $53,743 | #173 of 349 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $84,541 | $67,253 | #549 of 966 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $71,862 | — | #111 of 253 |
| Business/Commerce | $64,275 | $48,238 | #146 of 271 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $61,436 | $55,314 | #68 of 76 |
| Biology | $56,512 | $38,242 | #468 of 841 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $51,778 | $35,462 | #443 of 660 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $48,815 | $33,716 | #324 of 476 |
| Social Work | $48,344 | $37,812 | #316 of 420 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $47,977 | $43,058 | #254 of 345 |
| Psychology | $46,521 | $32,143 | #726 of 1027 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $45,755 | $43,128 | #455 of 680 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $38,663 | $23,308 | #286 of 423 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $36,711 | $30,190 | #153 of 158 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | — | $32,829 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Indiana University-South Bend communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $38,094 one year after graduating and $44,703 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Indiana University-South Bend rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Indiana University-South Bend ranks #569 by median pay four years after graduation, and #524 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Indiana University-South Bend worth it?
Its graduates earn 21% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,500.
← All data for Indiana University-South Bend · 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.