Communication and Media Studies at Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA · Bachelor's Degree · about 145 graduates a year
Tulane University of Louisiana graduates in communication and media studies earn 37% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 30% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Tulane 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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| 13 | Fairfield University Fairfield, CT | $78,081 | $70,298 | #33 | $46,677 |
| 14 | Wake Forest University Winston-salem, NC | $77,984 | $83,688 | #6 | $42,055 |
| 15 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $77,244 | $73,520 | #16 | $46,405 |
| 16 | Tulane University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA | $76,945 | $89,070 | #3 | $33,428 |
| 17 | University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA | $76,243 | $69,426 | #39 | $47,368 |
| 18 | Roanoke College Salem, VA | $76,198 | $69,385 | #40 | $36,220 |
| 19 | Purdue University Global West Lafayette, IN | $75,906 | $81,433 | #9 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Tulane University of Louisiana communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $33,428 one year after graduating and $76,945 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Tulane University of Louisiana rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Tulane University of Louisiana ranks #16 by median pay four years after graduation, and #3 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Tulane University of Louisiana worth it?
Its graduates earn 37% more than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,082.
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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.