Communication and Media Studies at University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY · Bachelor's Degree · about 190 graduates a year
University of Kentucky graduates in communication and media studies earn 1% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 40% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Kentucky 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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| 276 | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI | $55,697 | $57,955 | #219 | $38,040 |
| 277 | Oakland University Rochester Hills, MI | $55,662 | $58,689 | #200 | $37,795 |
| 278 | Carthage College Kenosha, WI | $55,654 | $57,911 | #220 | $33,580 |
| 279 | University of Kentucky Lexington, KY | $55,653 | $63,016 | #96 | $39,311 |
| 280 | University of Louisville Louisville, KY | $55,636 | $62,997 | #97 | $38,219 |
| 281 | The University of Tampa Tampa, FL | $55,512 | $59,085 | #186 | $32,804 |
| 282 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College Erie, PA | $55,505 | $56,449 | #256 | $34,181 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Kentucky communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $39,311 one year after graduating and $55,653 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Kentucky rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, University of Kentucky ranks #279 by median pay four years after graduation, and #96 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at University of Kentucky worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,500.
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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.