Communication and Media Studies at University of the Cumberlands
Williamsburg, KY · Bachelor's Degree · about 13 graduates a year
University of the Cumberlands graduates in communication and media studies earn 28% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 50% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of the Cumberlands 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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| 623 | Wright State University-Main Campus Dayton, OH | $40,908 | $43,655 | #605 | $33,171 |
| 624 | Virginia State University Petersburg, VA | $40,896 | $37,240 | #652 | $23,897 |
| 625 | Arcadia University Glenside, PA | $40,740 | $41,433 | #629 | $27,061 |
| 626 | University of the Cumberlands Williamsburg, KY | $40,699 | $46,084 | #567 | $27,754 |
| 627 | Texas Southern University Houston, TX | $40,687 | $41,367 | #631 | — |
| 628 | Johnson C Smith University Charlotte, NC | $40,600 | $43,570 | #607 | $26,090 |
| 629 | University of North Alabama Florence, AL | $40,334 | $45,783 | #571 | $30,182 |
Other Majors at University of the Cumberlands by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $94,183 | $81,012 | #220 of 966 |
| Business/Commerce | $59,760 | $46,242 | #206 of 271 |
| Biology | $59,702 | $27,786 | #345 of 841 |
| Accounting and Related Services | — | $50,102 | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $45,660 | $31,401 | #525 of 610 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $45,061 | $21,137 | #40 of 50 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $41,785 | $37,564 | #639 of 660 |
| Psychology | $40,751 | $36,913 | #955 of 1027 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | $40,725 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $40,093 | $35,470 | #640 of 680 |
| Religious Education | $39,211 | — | #10 of 12 |
| Human Services | $37,823 | $32,938 | #90 of 94 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of the Cumberlands communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $27,754 one year after graduating and $40,699 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of the Cumberlands rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, University of the Cumberlands ranks #626 by median pay four years after graduation, and #567 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at University of the Cumberlands worth it?
Its graduates earn 28% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,339.
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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.