Communication and Media Studies at Purdue University Global
West Lafayette, IN · Bachelor's Degree
Purdue University Global graduates in communication and media studies earn 35% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Purdue University Global 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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| 16 | Tulane University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA | $76,945 | $89,070 | #3 | $33,428 |
| 17 | University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA | $76,243 | $69,426 | #39 | $47,368 |
| 18 | Roanoke College Salem, VA | $76,198 | $69,385 | #40 | $36,220 |
| 19 | Purdue University Global West Lafayette, IN | $75,906 | $81,433 | #9 | — |
| 20 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $75,864 | $69,031 | #45 | $47,651 |
| 21 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $75,612 | $68,802 | #46 | $43,696 |
| 22 | California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA | $75,223 | $68,448 | #48 | $62,183 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Purdue University Global communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn $75,906 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Purdue University Global rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Purdue University Global ranks #19 by median pay four years after graduation, and #9 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Purdue University Global worth it?
Its graduates earn 35% more than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359).
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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.