Communication and Media Studies at Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA · Bachelor's Degree · about 43 graduates a year
Southeastern Louisiana University graduates in communication and media studies earn 18% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 45% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Southeastern Louisiana 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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| 545 | Regis University Denver, CO | $46,341 | $43,338 | #609 | — |
| 546 | Indiana University-Kokomo Kokomo, IN | $46,136 | $49,495 | #490 | $31,085 |
| 547 | Fitchburg State University Fitchburg, MA | $46,129 | $40,621 | #637 | $30,662 |
| 548 | Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond, LA | $46,051 | $53,308 | #361 | $30,207 |
| 549 | Pittsburg State University Pittsburg, KS | $45,940 | $47,693 | #530 | $28,106 |
| 550 | University of Minnesota-Crookston Crookston, MN | $45,916 | $43,860 | #602 | $42,458 |
| 551 | Black Hills State University Spearfish, SD | $45,537 | $49,016 | #502 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Southeastern Louisiana University communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,207 one year after graduating and $46,051 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Southeastern Louisiana University rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Southeastern Louisiana University ranks #548 by median pay four years after graduation, and #361 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Southeastern Louisiana University worth it?
Its graduates earn 18% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,700.
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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.