Communication and Media Studies at Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN · Bachelor's Degree · about 122 graduates a year
Purdue University-Main Campus graduates in communication and media studies earn 16% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 27% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Purdue University-Main Campus 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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| 82 | Saint Mary's College Notre Dame, IN | $66,335 | $71,165 | #21 | $32,322 |
| 83 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA | $66,106 | $60,196 | #154 | $44,309 |
| 84 | Queens University of Charlotte Charlotte, NC | $65,985 | $70,811 | #27 | $36,279 |
| 85 | Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN | $65,517 | $70,288 | #34 | $41,409 |
| 86 | Norwich University Northfield, VT | $65,497 | $67,271 | #52 | $37,161 |
| 87 | McDaniel College Westminster, MD | $65,411 | $57,406 | #227 | $32,402 |
| 88 | University of St Thomas Saint Paul, MN | $64,917 | $62,010 | #115 | $45,100 |
Other Communication and Media Studies Credentials at Purdue University-Main Campus
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $70,112 | $84,920 | $34,280 |
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | $67,808 | $85,278 | $22,260 |
Other Majors at Purdue University-Main Campus by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Purdue University-Main Campus communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $41,409 one year after graduating and $65,517 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Purdue University-Main Campus rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Purdue University-Main Campus ranks #85 by median pay four years after graduation, and #34 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Purdue University-Main Campus worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% more than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $17,375.
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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.