Communication and Media Studies at Grambling State University
Grambling, LA · Bachelor's Degree · about 40 graduates a year
Grambling State University graduates in communication and media studies earn 23% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 73% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Grambling State 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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| 587 | SUNY College at Potsdam Potsdam, NY | $43,686 | $41,580 | #628 | $34,933 |
| 588 | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Indiana, PA | $43,582 | $44,323 | #596 | $29,858 |
| 589 | Austin Peay State University Clarksville, TN | $43,511 | $47,531 | #532 | $25,643 |
| 590 | Grambling State University Grambling, LA | $43,324 | $50,151 | #475 | $27,375 |
| 591 | Chestnut Hill College Philadelphia, PA | $43,323 | $44,060 | #600 | $28,212 |
| 592 | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | $43,322 | $46,491 | #559 | $28,996 |
| 593 | Auburn University at Montgomery Montgomery, AL | $43,317 | $49,169 | #498 | $31,354 |
Other Majors at Grambling State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $68,760 | $40,864 | #29 of 34 |
| Information Science/Studies | $54,803 | — | #143 of 148 |
| Biology | $54,628 | $27,164 | #539 of 841 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $50,208 | — | #791 of 796 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | $45,159 | $19,830 | #48 of 63 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $44,729 | $23,418 | #1153 of 1176 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $44,665 | $22,864 | #311 of 345 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $44,033 | $23,046 | #620 of 660 |
| Psychology | $43,561 | — | #859 of 1027 |
| Social Work | $42,644 | $26,980 | #401 of 420 |
| Marketing | $41,150 | — | #514 of 516 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | — | $23,073 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Grambling State University communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $27,375 one year after graduating and $43,324 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Grambling State University rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Grambling State University ranks #590 by median pay four years after graduation, and #475 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Grambling State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 23% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $31,750.
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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.