Communication and Media Studies at University of Maryland Global Campus
Adelphi, MD · Bachelor's Degree · about 153 graduates a year
University of Maryland Global Campus graduates in communication and media studies earn 19% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 34% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Maryland Global Campus 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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| 73 | American University Washington, DC | $67,863 | $59,466 | #173 | $36,980 |
| 74 | University of California-San Diego La Jolla, CA | $67,302 | $61,240 | #134 | $33,046 |
| 75 | University of Dayton Dayton, OH | $67,231 | $71,746 | #18 | $42,629 |
| 76 | University of Maryland Global Campus Adelphi, MD | $67,181 | $58,959 | #193 | $53,513 |
| 77 | University of La Verne La Verne, CA | $66,891 | $60,866 | #142 | $29,305 |
| 78 | Denison University Granville, OH | $66,730 | $71,211 | #20 | $47,396 |
| 79 | University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO | $66,623 | $62,306 | #112 | $39,738 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Maryland Global Campus communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $53,513 one year after graduating and $67,181 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Maryland Global Campus rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, University of Maryland Global Campus ranks #76 by median pay four years after graduation, and #193 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at University of Maryland Global Campus worth it?
Its graduates earn 19% more than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,000.
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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.