Communication and Media Studies at University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS · Bachelor's Degree · about 90 graduates a year
University of Kansas graduates in communication and media studies earn 7% more 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 Kansas 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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| 162 | Illinois State University Normal, IL | $60,414 | $59,356 | #176 | $38,125 |
| 163 | University of Massachusetts-Boston Boston, MA | $60,411 | $53,198 | #364 | $42,480 |
| 164 | University of North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte, NC | $60,407 | $64,825 | #74 | $38,234 |
| 165 | University of Kansas Lawrence, KS | $60,258 | $62,558 | #108 | $40,772 |
| 166 | Emmanuel College Boston, MA | $60,110 | $52,933 | #370 | $38,636 |
| 167 | University of Minnesota-Duluth Duluth, MN | $60,023 | $57,335 | #232 | $39,706 |
| 168 | Weber State University Ogden, UT | $59,969 | $56,837 | #247 | $43,209 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Kansas communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $40,772 one year after graduating and $60,258 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Kansas rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, University of Kansas ranks #165 by median pay four years after graduation, and #108 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at University of Kansas worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% more than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $18,811.
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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.