Communication and Media Studies at Loras College
Dubuque, IA · Bachelor's Degree · about 16 graduates a year
Loras College graduates in communication and media studies earn 21% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 47% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Loras 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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| 565 | Utica University Utica, NY | $44,969 | $42,801 | #616 | $23,890 |
| 566 | Full Sail University Winter Park, FL | $44,933 | $47,825 | #527 | $30,561 |
| 567 | Mississippi College Clinton, MS | $44,779 | $54,331 | #335 | $36,949 |
| 568 | Loras College Dubuque, IA | $44,741 | $47,062 | #546 | $36,821 |
| 569 | Indiana University-South Bend South Bend, IN | $44,703 | $47,958 | #524 | $38,094 |
| 570 | New Jersey City University Jersey City, NJ | $44,625 | $39,167 | #642 | $13,796 |
| 571 | University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL | $44,461 | $50,467 | #464 | $33,190 |
Other Majors at Loras College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $78,989 | $59,434 | #208 of 452 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $74,811 | $61,147 | #360 of 796 |
| Marketing | $69,010 | $46,541 | #207 of 516 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $65,266 | $41,810 | #568 of 1176 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $62,087 | $40,938 | #92 of 178 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $61,901 | — | #162 of 253 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $60,411 | $47,413 | #139 of 660 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $57,233 | $31,493 | #181 of 610 |
| Psychology | $51,036 | $23,564 | #456 of 1027 |
| Social Work | $50,789 | — | #230 of 420 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $47,172 | $40,328 | #379 of 680 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Loras College communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,821 one year after graduating and $44,741 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Loras College rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Loras College ranks #568 by median pay four years after graduation, and #546 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Loras College worth it?
Its graduates earn 21% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,876.
← All data for Loras 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.