Communication and Media Studies at Wartburg College
Waverly, IA · Bachelor's Degree · about 14 graduates a year
Wartburg College graduates in communication and media studies earn 14% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 55% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Wartburg 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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| 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 |
| 493 | Millersville University of Pennsylvania Millersville, PA | $48,330 | $49,152 | #499 | $35,999 |
| 494 | Northwest Nazarene University Nampa, ID | $48,307 | $51,368 | #426 | $23,300 |
| 495 | Winthrop University Rock Hill, SC | $48,303 | $53,561 | #355 | $35,198 |
Other Majors at Wartburg College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $89,696 | $61,529 | #119 of 796 |
| Engineering Science | $78,959 | — | #9 of 9 |
| Business/Commerce | $74,824 | $54,652 | #44 of 271 |
| Biology | $67,036 | $34,398 | #148 of 841 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $48,074 | $45,677 | #251 of 345 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $47,698 | $44,999 | #352 of 680 |
| Psychology | $47,110 | — | #694 of 1027 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Wartburg College communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $40,255 one year after graduating and $48,433 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Wartburg College rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Wartburg College ranks #492 by median pay four years after graduation, and #442 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Wartburg College worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,750.
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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.