Communication and Media Studies at McDaniel College
Westminster, MD · Bachelor's Degree · about 17 graduates a year
McDaniel College graduates in communication and media studies earn 16% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 37% of one year’s pay at that point.
How McDaniel College 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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| 84 | Queens University of Charlotte Charlotte, NC | $65,985 | $70,811 | #27 | $36,279 |
| 85 | Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN | $65,517 | $70,288 | #34 | $41,409 |
| 86 | Norwich University Northfield, VT | $65,497 | $67,271 | #52 | $37,161 |
| 87 | McDaniel College Westminster, MD | $65,411 | $57,406 | #227 | $32,402 |
| 88 | University of St Thomas Saint Paul, MN | $64,917 | $62,010 | #115 | $45,100 |
| 89 | Lake Forest College Lake Forest, IL | $64,580 | $63,449 | #92 | $42,835 |
| 90 | Texas A & M University-College Station College Station, TX | $64,533 | $65,611 | #67 | $43,295 |
Other Majors at McDaniel College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $93,347 | $65,941 | #89 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $78,830 | $59,048 | #157 of 1176 |
| Psychology | $60,264 | — | #96 of 1027 |
| Sociology | $55,851 | $37,728 | #147 of 462 |
| Biology | $51,307 | $33,241 | #641 of 841 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $50,185 | $38,122 | #409 of 610 |
| Social Work | $47,607 | — | #327 of 420 |
| English Language and Literature | — | $35,793 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do McDaniel College communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,402 one year after graduating and $65,411 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does McDaniel College rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, McDaniel College ranks #87 by median pay four years after graduation, and #227 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at McDaniel College worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% more than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,500.
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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.