Communication and Media Studies at University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA · Bachelor's Degree · about 15 graduates a year
University of Louisiana at Lafayette graduates in communication and media studies earn 21% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 61% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Louisiana at Lafayette 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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| 570 | New Jersey City University Jersey City, NJ | $44,625 | $39,167 | #642 | $13,796 |
| 571 | University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL | $44,461 | $50,467 | #464 | $33,190 |
| 572 | Southern Utah University Cedar City, UT | $44,461 | $42,139 | #622 | $32,951 |
| 573 | University of Louisiana at Lafayette Lafayette, LA | $44,432 | $51,433 | #424 | $30,772 |
| 574 | Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ | $44,374 | $38,946 | #643 | — |
| 575 | Arkansas State University Jonesboro, AR | $44,327 | $52,236 | #400 | $40,192 |
| 576 | Saint Xavier University Chicago, IL | $44,312 | $43,536 | #608 | $32,169 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Louisiana at Lafayette communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,772 one year after graduating and $44,432 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Louisiana at Lafayette rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, University of Louisiana at Lafayette ranks #573 by median pay four years after graduation, and #424 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at University of Louisiana at Lafayette worth it?
Its graduates earn 21% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.