Communication and Media Studies at University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN · Bachelor's Degree · about 11 graduates a year
University of Southern Indiana graduates in communication and media studies earn 25% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 40% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Southern Indiana 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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| 604 | University of Memphis Memphis, TN | $42,605 | $46,541 | #558 | $26,922 |
| 605 | Augusta University Augusta, GA | $42,568 | $44,067 | #599 | $30,796 |
| 606 | Geneva College Beaver Falls, PA | $42,458 | $43,180 | #610 | $25,048 |
| 607 | University of Southern Indiana Evansville, IN | $42,453 | $45,544 | #574 | $29,059 |
| 608 | Virginia Union University Richmond, VA | $42,376 | $38,587 | #645 | $18,076 |
| 609 | Olivet Nazarene University Bourbonnais, IL | $42,321 | $41,580 | #627 | $23,259 |
| 610 | Saint Peter's University Jersey City, NJ | $42,264 | $37,094 | #653 | $28,911 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Southern Indiana communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,059 one year after graduating and $42,453 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Southern Indiana rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, University of Southern Indiana ranks #607 by median pay four years after graduation, and #574 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at University of Southern Indiana worth it?
Its graduates earn 25% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $16,810.
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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.