Communication and Media Studies at Emporia State University
Emporia, KS · Bachelor's Degree · about 20 graduates a year
Emporia State University graduates in communication and media studies earn 20% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 54% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Emporia State 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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| 561 | University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI | $45,072 | $41,010 | #634 | $30,235 |
| 562 | University of Wisconsin-Superior Superior, WI | $45,014 | $46,839 | #551 | $41,371 |
| 563 | Webster University Saint Louis, MO | $45,012 | $48,262 | #518 | — |
| 564 | Emporia State University Emporia, KS | $45,003 | $46,720 | #554 | $37,095 |
| 565 | Utica University Utica, NY | $44,969 | $42,801 | #616 | $23,890 |
| 566 | Full Sail University Winter Park, FL | $44,933 | $47,825 | #527 | $30,561 |
| 567 | Mississippi College Clinton, MS | $44,779 | $54,331 | #335 | $36,949 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Emporia State University communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $37,095 one year after graduating and $45,003 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Emporia State University rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Emporia State University ranks #564 by median pay four years after graduation, and #554 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Emporia State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 20% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,426.
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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.