Communication and Media Studies at University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME · Bachelor's Degree · about 51 graduates a year
University of Southern Maine graduates in communication and media studies earn 6% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 33% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Southern Maine 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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| 354 | University of South Carolina-Columbia Columbia, SC | $53,247 | $59,043 | #188 | $35,586 |
| 355 | Lasell University Newton, MA | $53,172 | $46,824 | #553 | $30,379 |
| 356 | Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, KY | $53,082 | $60,105 | #155 | $38,637 |
| 357 | University of Southern Maine Portland, ME | $53,033 | $56,360 | #270 | $35,920 |
| 358 | Lewis & Clark College Portland, OR | $53,026 | $53,338 | #358 | $17,707 |
| 359 | Texas State University San Marcos, TX | $53,009 | $53,895 | #344 | $37,386 |
| 360 | Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ | $52,957 | $54,414 | #330 | $41,491 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Southern Maine communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,920 one year after graduating and $53,033 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Southern Maine rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, University of Southern Maine ranks #357 by median pay four years after graduation, and #270 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at University of Southern Maine worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $17,678.
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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.