Communication and Media Studies at Loyola University Maryland
Baltimore, MD · Bachelor's Degree · about 72 graduates a year
Loyola University Maryland graduates in communication and media studies earn 28% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 38% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Loyola University Maryland 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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| 34 | University of Arizona Tucson, AZ | $72,758 | $74,760 | #13 | $42,993 |
| 35 | CUNY Graduate School and University Center New York, NY | $72,564 | $69,066 | #44 | $57,782 |
| 36 | The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX | $72,210 | $73,416 | #17 | $43,848 |
| 37 | Loyola University Maryland Baltimore, MD | $71,948 | $63,143 | #95 | $42,640 |
| 38 | Simmons University Boston, MA | $71,138 | $62,644 | #104 | $42,256 |
| 39 | Stonehill College Easton, MA | $70,618 | $62,187 | #113 | $37,543 |
| 40 | Roger Williams University Bristol, RI | $70,575 | $69,509 | #38 | $33,596 |
Other Majors at Loyola University Maryland by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $124,858 | $61,017 | #62 of 349 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $103,352 | $69,305 | #39 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $93,753 | $60,656 | #41 of 1176 |
| Engineering | $86,585 | $64,116 | #34 of 57 |
| Political Science and Government | $81,575 | $44,572 | #37 of 565 |
| Biology | $77,861 | $34,655 | #33 of 841 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $72,055 | — | #12 of 215 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $69,353 | — | #24 of 225 |
| Social Sciences | $67,373 | $33,993 | #7 of 35 |
| English Language and Literature | $63,919 | $30,949 | #31 of 576 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $63,683 | $40,150 | #39 of 207 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $62,745 | $34,013 | #13 of 137 |
| Psychology | $59,905 | $26,103 | #101 of 1027 |
| History | $56,845 | $36,547 | #99 of 459 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $54,695 | $50,539 | #103 of 680 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Loyola University Maryland communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $42,640 one year after graduating and $71,948 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Loyola University Maryland rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Loyola University Maryland ranks #37 by median pay four years after graduation, and #95 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Loyola University Maryland worth it?
Its graduates earn 28% more 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.