Communication and Media Studies at Lindsey Wilson College
Columbia, KY · Bachelor's Degree · about 21 graduates a year
Lindsey Wilson College graduates in communication and media studies earn 30% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 62% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Lindsey Wilson 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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| 632 | Oklahoma Christian University Edmond, OK | $40,001 | $44,912 | #582 | $28,582 |
| 633 | University of Pikeville Pikeville, KY | $39,943 | $45,228 | #577 | — |
| 634 | The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg, TX | $39,940 | $40,607 | #638 | $26,748 |
| 635 | Lindsey Wilson College Columbia, KY | $39,686 | $44,937 | #580 | $25,549 |
| 636 | University of the Incarnate Word San Antonio, TX | $39,660 | $40,323 | #639 | $17,048 |
| 637 | Oral Roberts University Tulsa, OK | $39,535 | $44,388 | #593 | $39,206 |
| 638 | Albany State University Albany, GA | $39,265 | $40,647 | #636 | — |
Other Majors at Lindsey Wilson College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $69,656 | $66,800 | #949 of 966 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $59,415 | $35,986 | #815 of 1176 |
| Biology | $52,009 | — | #626 of 841 |
| Human Services | $42,004 | $29,318 | #78 of 94 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $40,618 | $29,512 | #652 of 660 |
| Psychology | $39,969 | — | #966 of 1027 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | $37,436 | — | #55 of 55 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | — | $34,691 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Lindsey Wilson College communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $25,549 one year after graduating and $39,686 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Lindsey Wilson College rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Lindsey Wilson College ranks #635 by median pay four years after graduation, and #580 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Lindsey Wilson College worth it?
Its graduates earn 30% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,413.
← All data for Lindsey Wilson 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.