Communication and Media Studies at Georgetown College
Georgetown, KY · Bachelor's Degree · about 12 graduates a year
Georgetown College graduates in communication and media studies earn 9% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 47% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Georgetown 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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| 398 | Central College Pella, IA | $51,671 | $54,352 | #334 | — |
| 399 | Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI | $51,446 | $54,244 | #337 | $31,169 |
| 400 | Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN | $51,397 | $55,140 | #308 | $39,775 |
| 401 | Georgetown College Georgetown, KY | $51,395 | $58,195 | #214 | $35,442 |
| 402 | SUNY Buffalo State University Buffalo, NY | $51,379 | $48,902 | #505 | $26,344 |
| 403 | University of West Florida Pensacola, FL | $51,352 | $54,658 | #320 | $30,850 |
| 404 | Johnson & Wales University-Providence Providence, RI | $51,247 | $50,473 | #461 | $28,062 |
Other Majors at Georgetown College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | $68,191 | — | #128 of 841 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $58,526 | $37,620 | #150 of 610 |
| Psychology | $55,295 | $33,921 | #238 of 1027 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Georgetown College communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,442 one year after graduating and $51,395 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Georgetown College rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Georgetown College ranks #401 by median pay four years after graduation, and #214 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Georgetown College worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,000.
← All data for Georgetown College · Methodology
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.