Communication and Media Studies at Dillard University
New Orleans, LA · Bachelor's Degree · about 15 graduates a year
Dillard University graduates in communication and media studies earn 13% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 70% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Dillard 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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| 473 | Abilene Christian University-Undergraduate Online Addison, TX | $49,202 | $50,024 | #477 | — |
| 474 | California State University-San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA | $49,171 | $44,742 | #586 | $32,408 |
| 475 | University of Missouri-Kansas City Kansas City, MO | $49,135 | $52,683 | #385 | $38,786 |
| 476 | Dillard University New Orleans, LA | $49,103 | $56,840 | #246 | $18,155 |
| 477 | University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Stevens Point, WI | $48,982 | $50,968 | #440 | $35,724 |
| 478 | Indiana University-Southeast New Albany, IN | $48,931 | $52,494 | #394 | $26,777 |
| 479 | Cornerstone University Grand Rapids, MI | $48,923 | $51,584 | #418 | $30,615 |
Other Majors at Dillard University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $90,661 | $86,585 | #357 of 966 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $49,687 | $26,744 | #502 of 660 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $49,546 | — | #1098 of 1176 |
| Public Health | $47,641 | $35,205 | #184 of 215 |
| Biology | $37,061 | $23,999 | #832 of 841 |
| Psychology | — | $33,143 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Dillard University communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $18,155 one year after graduating and $49,103 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Dillard University rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Dillard University ranks #476 by median pay four years after graduation, and #246 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Dillard University worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $34,500.
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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.