Communication and Media Studies at Washburn University
Topeka, KS · Bachelor's Degree · about 46 graduates a year
Washburn University graduates in communication and media studies earn 17% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 42% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Washburn 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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| 536 | Purdue University Fort Wayne Fort Wayne, IN | $46,619 | $50,014 | #478 | $39,712 |
| 537 | Carson-Newman University Jefferson City, TN | $46,614 | $50,921 | #444 | $28,221 |
| 538 | SUNY at Purchase College Purchase, NY | $46,596 | $44,350 | #595 | $31,881 |
| 539 | Washburn University Topeka, KS | $46,497 | $48,271 | #517 | $39,932 |
| 540 | Jackson State University Jackson, MS | $46,472 | $56,385 | #269 | $24,235 |
| 541 | Monmouth College Monmouth, IL | $46,462 | $45,649 | #573 | — |
| 542 | Delaware State University Dover, DE | $46,440 | $46,162 | #564 | $30,098 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Washburn University communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $39,932 one year after graduating and $46,497 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Washburn University rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Washburn University ranks #539 by median pay four years after graduation, and #517 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Washburn University worth it?
Its graduates earn 17% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,616.
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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.