Communication and Media Studies at Waldorf University
Forest City, IA · Bachelor's Degree · about 26 graduates a year
Waldorf University graduates in communication and media studies earn 12% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Waldorf University 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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| 458 | Southern Oregon University Ashland, OR | $49,511 | $49,803 | #484 | $30,422 |
| 459 | Champlain College Burlington, VT | $49,508 | $50,849 | #447 | — |
| 460 | The New School New York, NY | $49,489 | $47,103 | #544 | $22,365 |
| 461 | Waldorf University Forest City, IA | $49,473 | $52,040 | #403 | — |
| 462 | Mercy University Dobbs Ferry, NY | $49,395 | $47,014 | #549 | $31,079 |
| 463 | Kent State University at Ashtabula Ashtabula, OH | $49,375 | $52,691 | #378 | $35,804 |
| 464 | Kent State University at East Liverpool East Liverpool, OH | $49,375 | $52,691 | #379 | $35,804 |
Other Majors at Waldorf University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Protection | $100,060 | $97,731 | #3 of 19 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $94,822 | $77,897 | #7 of 187 |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | $83,151 | $65,908 | #11 of 19 |
| Homeland Security | $76,520 | $66,446 | #7 of 33 |
| Business/Commerce | $63,357 | $51,954 | #177 of 271 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $54,289 | $42,735 | #339 of 660 |
| Psychology | $50,184 | $41,193 | #504 of 1027 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $49,228 | — | #279 of 680 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | — | $46,923 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Waldorf University communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn $49,473 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Waldorf University rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Waldorf University ranks #461 by median pay four years after graduation, and #403 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Waldorf University worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% 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.