Communication and Media Studies at University of Dubuque
Dubuque, IA · Bachelor's Degree · about 12 graduates a year
University of Dubuque graduates in communication and media studies earn 14% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How University of Dubuque 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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| 486 | Cleveland State University Cleveland, OH | $48,688 | $51,957 | #407 | $29,618 |
| 487 | Dallas Baptist University Dallas, TX | $48,598 | $49,410 | #493 | $35,812 |
| 488 | University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Green Bay, WI | $48,550 | $50,519 | #458 | $37,807 |
| 489 | University of Dubuque Dubuque, IA | $48,537 | $51,055 | #438 | — |
| 490 | Columbus State University Columbus, GA | $48,499 | $50,206 | #473 | $32,078 |
| 491 | Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS | $48,493 | $58,837 | #196 | $31,812 |
| 492 | Wartburg College Waverly, IA | $48,433 | $50,946 | #442 | $40,255 |
Other Majors at University of Dubuque by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Transportation | $86,081 | $37,362 | #23 of 52 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $73,710 | $66,628 | #908 of 966 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $64,648 | $48,657 | #125 of 187 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | $63,655 | — | #21 of 48 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $63,082 | $51,359 | #657 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $62,918 | $50,268 | #676 of 1176 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $53,514 | — | #107 of 345 |
| Marketing | $53,011 | $48,207 | #480 of 516 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $52,578 | $46,307 | #420 of 660 |
| Sociology | $51,512 | — | #251 of 462 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | $46,296 | — | #49 of 54 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $45,721 | $37,528 | #522 of 610 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $42,296 | $38,602 | #595 of 680 |
| Biology | — | $31,779 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Dubuque communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn $48,537 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Dubuque rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, University of Dubuque ranks #489 by median pay four years after graduation, and #438 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at University of Dubuque worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359).
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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.