Communication and Media Studies at University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA · Bachelor's Degree · about 37 graduates a year
University of Northern Iowa graduates in communication and media studies earn 5% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 31% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Northern Iowa 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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| 347 | Bridgewater College Bridgewater, VA | $53,615 | $48,821 | #507 | $29,477 |
| 348 | William Paterson University of New Jersey Wayne, NJ | $53,589 | $47,034 | #547 | $31,870 |
| 349 | East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania East Stroudsburg, PA | $53,559 | $54,470 | #325 | $29,963 |
| 350 | University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA | $53,506 | $56,282 | #276 | $40,558 |
| 351 | Winona State University Winona, MN | $53,456 | $51,062 | #437 | $38,197 |
| 352 | Boise State University Boise, ID | $53,278 | $56,654 | #252 | $37,954 |
| 353 | The University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio, TX | $53,267 | $54,157 | #338 | $34,314 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Northern Iowa communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $40,558 one year after graduating and $53,506 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Northern Iowa rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, University of Northern Iowa ranks #350 by median pay four years after graduation, and #276 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at University of Northern Iowa worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $16,562.
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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.