Communication and Media Studies at Purdue University Northwest
Hammond, IN · Bachelor's Degree · about 42 graduates a year
Purdue University Northwest graduates in communication and media studies earn 12% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 51% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Purdue 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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| 467 | Kent State University at Tuscarawas New Philadelphia, OH | $49,375 | $52,691 | #382 | $35,804 |
| 468 | Kent State University at Salem Salem, OH | $49,375 | $52,691 | #383 | $35,804 |
| 469 | Kent State University at Kent Kent, OH | $49,375 | $52,691 | #384 | $35,804 |
| 470 | Purdue University Northwest Hammond, IN | $49,326 | $52,918 | #372 | $25,541 |
| 471 | Spring Hill College Mobile, AL | $49,227 | $55,877 | #285 | — |
| 472 | Abilene Christian University Abilene, TX | $49,202 | $50,024 | #476 | — |
| 473 | Abilene Christian University-Undergraduate Online Addison, TX | $49,202 | $50,024 | #477 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Purdue University Northwest communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $25,541 one year after graduating and $49,326 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Purdue University Northwest rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Purdue University Northwest ranks #470 by median pay four years after graduation, and #372 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Purdue University Northwest worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,000.
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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.