Communication and Media Studies at Westfield State University
Westfield, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 32 graduates a year
Westfield State University graduates in communication and media studies earn 0% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 41% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Westfield State University 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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| 260 | Western Washington University Bellingham, WA | $56,415 | $51,890 | #409 | $34,857 |
| 261 | Concordia University-Irvine Irvine, CA | $56,388 | $51,309 | #427 | $36,162 |
| 262 | Saint Cloud State University Saint Cloud, MN | $56,388 | $53,863 | #345 | $40,279 |
| 263 | Westfield State University Westfield, MA | $56,349 | $49,621 | #487 | $32,134 |
| 264 | Whitworth University Spokane, WA | $56,304 | $51,788 | #410 | $39,305 |
| 265 | California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA | $56,278 | $51,209 | #431 | $32,852 |
| 266 | Indiana University-East Richmond, IN | $56,141 | $60,229 | #153 | $37,463 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Westfield State University communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,134 one year after graduating and $56,349 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Westfield State University rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Westfield State University ranks #263 by median pay four years after graduation, and #487 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Westfield State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 0% more than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,250.
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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.