Communication and Media Studies at McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA · Bachelor's Degree · about 26 graduates a year
McNeese State University graduates in communication and media studies earn 16% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 47% of one year’s pay at that point.
How McNeese 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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| 519 | Governors State University University Park, IL | $47,475 | $46,644 | #557 | $27,071 |
| 520 | Western Colorado University Gunnison, CO | $47,426 | $44,353 | #594 | — |
| 521 | Le Moyne College Syracuse, NY | $47,382 | $45,098 | #578 | $34,050 |
| 522 | McNeese State University Lake Charles, LA | $47,166 | $54,598 | #323 | $25,131 |
| 523 | Georgia State University Atlanta, GA | $47,132 | $48,791 | #509 | $27,917 |
| 524 | SUNY Old Westbury Old Westbury, NY | $47,095 | $44,825 | #583 | $29,256 |
| 525 | Point Loma Nazarene University San Diego, CA | $47,092 | $42,851 | #614 | $40,138 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do McNeese State University communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $25,131 one year after graduating and $47,166 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does McNeese State University rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, McNeese State University ranks #522 by median pay four years after graduation, and #323 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at McNeese State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,250.
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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.