Communication and Media Studies at Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, KS · Bachelor's Degree · about 29 graduates a year
Pittsburg State University graduates in communication and media studies earn 18% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 49% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Pittsburg 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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| 546 | Indiana University-Kokomo Kokomo, IN | $46,136 | $49,495 | #490 | $31,085 |
| 547 | Fitchburg State University Fitchburg, MA | $46,129 | $40,621 | #637 | $30,662 |
| 548 | Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond, LA | $46,051 | $53,308 | #361 | $30,207 |
| 549 | Pittsburg State University Pittsburg, KS | $45,940 | $47,693 | #530 | $28,106 |
| 550 | University of Minnesota-Crookston Crookston, MN | $45,916 | $43,860 | #602 | $42,458 |
| 551 | Black Hills State University Spearfish, SD | $45,537 | $49,016 | #502 | — |
| 552 | Millikin University Decatur, IL | $45,444 | $44,648 | #587 | $35,413 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Pittsburg State University communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $28,106 one year after graduating and $45,940 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Pittsburg State University rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Pittsburg State University ranks #549 by median pay four years after graduation, and #530 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Pittsburg State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 18% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,500.
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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.