Communication and Media Studies at Central College
Pella, IA · Bachelor's Degree · about 10 graduates a year
Central College graduates in communication and media studies earn 8% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Central College 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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| 395 | Colorado State University Pueblo Pueblo, CO | $51,721 | $48,369 | #513 | $31,769 |
| 396 | SUNY College at Plattsburgh Plattsburgh, NY | $51,715 | $49,222 | #495 | $39,749 |
| 397 | Baldwin Wallace University Berea, OH | $51,698 | $55,170 | #306 | $29,501 |
| 398 | Central College Pella, IA | $51,671 | $54,352 | #334 | — |
| 399 | Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI | $51,446 | $54,244 | #337 | $31,169 |
| 400 | Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN | $51,397 | $55,140 | #308 | $39,775 |
| 401 | Georgetown College Georgetown, KY | $51,395 | $58,195 | #214 | $35,442 |
Other Majors at Central College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $89,838 | — | #245 of 349 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $86,868 | $58,850 | #152 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $68,021 | $55,760 | #445 of 1176 |
| Biology | $59,597 | $26,933 | #350 of 841 |
| Psychology | $56,941 | $29,923 | #171 of 1027 |
| Sociology | $51,996 | $38,034 | #236 of 462 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $51,814 | $35,914 | #348 of 610 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $50,707 | $44,000 | #215 of 680 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | $30,211 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Central College communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn $51,671 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Central College rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Central College ranks #398 by median pay four years after graduation, and #334 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Central College worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359).
← All data for Central College · Methodology
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.