Communication and Media Studies at University of Louisiana at Monroe
Monroe, LA · Bachelor's Degree · about 17 graduates a year
University of Louisiana at Monroe graduates in communication and media studies earn 22% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 55% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Louisiana at Monroe 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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| 582 | Morehead State University Morehead, KY | $44,149 | $49,990 | #480 | $26,803 |
| 583 | Lee University Cleveland, TN | $44,095 | $48,169 | #520 | $27,365 |
| 584 | University of Tulsa Tulsa, OK | $44,090 | $49,503 | #489 | $27,612 |
| 585 | University of Louisiana at Monroe Monroe, LA | $43,974 | $50,903 | #445 | $21,460 |
| 586 | Jacksonville State University Jacksonville, AL | $43,769 | $49,682 | #486 | $35,147 |
| 587 | SUNY College at Potsdam Potsdam, NY | $43,686 | $41,580 | #628 | $34,933 |
| 588 | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Indiana, PA | $43,582 | $44,323 | #596 | $29,858 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Louisiana at Monroe communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $21,460 one year after graduating and $43,974 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Louisiana at Monroe rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, University of Louisiana at Monroe ranks #585 by median pay four years after graduation, and #445 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at University of Louisiana at Monroe worth it?
Its graduates earn 22% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,972.
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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.