Communication and Media Studies at Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY · Bachelor's Degree · about 52 graduates a year
Northern Kentucky University graduates in communication and media studies earn 6% 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 Northern Kentucky 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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| 353 | The University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio, TX | $53,267 | $54,157 | #338 | $34,314 |
| 354 | University of South Carolina-Columbia Columbia, SC | $53,247 | $59,043 | #188 | $35,586 |
| 355 | Lasell University Newton, MA | $53,172 | $46,824 | #553 | $30,379 |
| 356 | Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, KY | $53,082 | $60,105 | #155 | $38,637 |
| 357 | University of Southern Maine Portland, ME | $53,033 | $56,360 | #270 | $35,920 |
| 358 | Lewis & Clark College Portland, OR | $53,026 | $53,338 | #358 | $17,707 |
| 359 | Texas State University San Marcos, TX | $53,009 | $53,895 | #344 | $37,386 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Northern Kentucky University communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $38,637 one year after graduating and $53,082 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Northern Kentucky University rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Northern Kentucky University ranks #356 by median pay four years after graduation, and #155 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Northern Kentucky University worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,431.
← All data for Northern Kentucky University · 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.