Communication and Media Studies at Luther College
Decorah, IA · Bachelor's Degree · about 10 graduates a year
Luther College graduates in communication and media studies earn 6% 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 Luther 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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| 359 | Texas State University San Marcos, TX | $53,009 | $53,895 | #344 | $37,386 |
| 360 | Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ | $52,957 | $54,414 | #330 | $41,491 |
| 361 | Saint Norbert College De Pere, WI | $52,927 | $55,073 | #312 | $38,287 |
| 362 | Luther College Decorah, IA | $52,905 | $55,650 | #292 | $42,012 |
| 363 | Southeastern University Lakeland, FL | $52,899 | $56,304 | #275 | $27,983 |
| 364 | Minnesota State University Moorhead Moorhead, MN | $52,838 | $50,472 | #463 | $36,172 |
| 365 | Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania Bloomsburg, PA | $52,825 | $53,723 | #346 | $31,419 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Luther College communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $42,012 one year after graduating and $52,905 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Luther College rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Luther College ranks #362 by median pay four years after graduation, and #292 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Luther College worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.