Communication and Media Studies at Indiana University-Southeast
New Albany, IN · Bachelor's Degree · about 30 graduates a year
Indiana University-Southeast graduates in communication and media studies earn 13% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 43% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Indiana University-Southeast 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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| 475 | University of Missouri-Kansas City Kansas City, MO | $49,135 | $52,683 | #385 | $38,786 |
| 476 | Dillard University New Orleans, LA | $49,103 | $56,840 | #246 | $18,155 |
| 477 | University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Stevens Point, WI | $48,982 | $50,968 | #440 | $35,724 |
| 478 | Indiana University-Southeast New Albany, IN | $48,931 | $52,494 | #394 | $26,777 |
| 479 | Cornerstone University Grand Rapids, MI | $48,923 | $51,584 | #418 | $30,615 |
| 480 | Prairie View A & M University Prairie View, TX | $48,887 | $49,704 | #485 | $22,269 |
| 481 | Bemidji State University Bemidji, MN | $48,877 | $46,688 | #556 | $34,243 |
Other Majors at Indiana University-Southeast by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $102,250 | $72,634 | #153 of 349 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $80,132 | $66,302 | #706 of 966 |
| Business/Commerce | $60,570 | $47,862 | #195 of 271 |
| Biology | $56,463 | $35,707 | #474 of 841 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $49,376 | $37,440 | #314 of 476 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $49,003 | $41,898 | #517 of 660 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $47,064 | — | #275 of 345 |
| Psychology | $46,145 | $33,438 | #744 of 1027 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $46,073 | $43,243 | #428 of 680 |
| Sociology | $45,610 | — | #380 of 462 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $42,084 | $31,194 | #197 of 423 |
| English Language and Literature | — | $32,235 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Indiana University-Southeast communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $26,777 one year after graduating and $48,931 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Indiana University-Southeast rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Indiana University-Southeast ranks #478 by median pay four years after graduation, and #394 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Indiana University-Southeast worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,829.
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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.