Communication and Media Studies at Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LA · Bachelor's Degree · about 28 graduates a year
Northwestern State University of Louisiana graduates in communication and media studies earn 34% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 56% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Northwestern State University of Louisiana 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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| 642 | Touro University New York, NY | $38,066 | $36,231 | #654 | — |
| 643 | West Virginia State University Institute, WV | $37,866 | $44,798 | #584 | $26,351 |
| 644 | Benedict College Columbia, SC | $37,638 | $41,735 | #624 | — |
| 645 | Northwestern State University of Louisiana Natchitoches, LA | $37,273 | $43,146 | #611 | $25,137 |
| 646 | Texas A & M University-Kingsville Kingsville, TX | $37,038 | $37,657 | #647 | $20,175 |
| 647 | University of Central Arkansas Conway, AR | $36,336 | $42,819 | #615 | $28,490 |
| 648 | East Central University Ada, OK | $36,280 | $40,734 | #635 | $24,638 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Northwestern State University of Louisiana communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $25,137 one year after graduating and $37,273 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Northwestern State University of Louisiana rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Northwestern State University of Louisiana ranks #645 by median pay four years after graduation, and #611 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Northwestern State University of Louisiana worth it?
Its graduates earn 34% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,750.
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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.