Communication and Media Studies at Gordon College
Wenham, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 24 graduates a year
Gordon College graduates in communication and media studies earn 17% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 57% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Gordon 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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| 531 | University of South Alabama Mobile, AL | $46,828 | $53,154 | #367 | $30,153 |
| 532 | University of Arkansas at Little Rock Little Rock, AR | $46,743 | $55,083 | #311 | $33,417 |
| 533 | University of Lynchburg Lynchburg, VA | $46,733 | $42,555 | #618 | — |
| 534 | Gordon College Wenham, MA | $46,723 | $41,144 | #632 | — |
| 535 | Neumann University Aston, PA | $46,653 | $47,447 | #533 | $32,386 |
| 536 | Purdue University Fort Wayne Fort Wayne, IN | $46,619 | $50,014 | #478 | $39,712 |
| 537 | Carson-Newman University Jefferson City, TN | $46,614 | $50,921 | #444 | $28,221 |
Other Majors at Gordon College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $83,184 | — | #161 of 452 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $73,576 | $39,920 | #273 of 1176 |
| Social Work | $55,315 | $30,381 | #129 of 420 |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | $53,475 | — | #35 of 90 |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries | $52,173 | — | #3 of 29 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | $51,479 | — | #28 of 63 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $48,928 | $43,989 | #299 of 680 |
| English Language and Literature | $47,495 | $36,462 | #332 of 576 |
| Political Science and Government | — | $37,684 | — |
| Biology | — | $35,529 | — |
| Psychology | — | $32,013 | — |
| Sociology | — | $18,487 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Gordon College communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn $46,723 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Gordon College rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Gordon College ranks #534 by median pay four years after graduation, and #632 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Gordon College worth it?
Its graduates earn 17% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,500.
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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.