Communication and Media Studies at Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY · Bachelor's Degree · about 25 graduates a year
Western Kentucky University graduates in communication and media studies earn 11% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 46% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Western 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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| 431 | Worcester State University Worcester, MA | $50,511 | $44,480 | #590 | $34,235 |
| 432 | Springfield College Springfield, MA | $50,506 | $44,476 | #591 | $30,607 |
| 433 | Springfield College-Regional, Online, and Continuing Education Springfield, MA | $50,506 | $44,476 | #592 | $30,607 |
| 434 | Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY | $50,392 | $57,059 | #238 | $33,955 |
| 435 | Tarleton State University Stephenville, TX | $50,385 | $51,227 | #430 | $35,715 |
| 436 | Ouachita Baptist University Arkadelphia, AR | $50,369 | $59,356 | #177 | $34,574 |
| 437 | Shepherd University Shepherdstown, WV | $50,353 | $59,570 | #170 | $23,653 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Western Kentucky University communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $33,955 one year after graduating and $50,392 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Western Kentucky University rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Western Kentucky University ranks #434 by median pay four years after graduation, and #238 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Western Kentucky University worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,000.
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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.