Communication and Media Studies at Adrian College
Adrian, MI · Bachelor's Degree · about 1 graduates a year
Adrian College graduates in communication and media studies earn 7% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Adrian 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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| 375 | University of Houston-Victoria Victoria, TX | $52,435 | $53,311 | #360 | — |
| 376 | Suffolk University Boston, MA | $52,398 | $46,142 | #565 | — |
| 377 | Western Connecticut State University Danbury, CT | $52,385 | $47,163 | #540 | $27,909 |
| 378 | Adrian College Adrian, MI | $52,309 | $55,154 | #307 | — |
| 379 | Lipscomb University Nashville, TN | $52,267 | $57,096 | #237 | $31,767 |
| 380 | Concordia College at Moorhead Moorhead, MN | $52,248 | $49,908 | #483 | $42,431 |
| 381 | Holy Cross College Notre Dame, IN | $52,231 | $56,034 | #283 | — |
Other Majors at Adrian College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $77,588 | — | #306 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $69,654 | $41,129 | #387 of 1176 |
| Marketing | $66,808 | $44,122 | #253 of 516 |
| Biology | $63,816 | — | #221 of 841 |
| Social Work | $54,277 | — | #149 of 420 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $54,077 | $34,112 | #348 of 660 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $52,176 | — | #164 of 265 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $51,559 | $36,808 | #359 of 610 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $48,453 | $42,118 | #236 of 345 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Adrian College communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn $52,309 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Adrian College rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Adrian College ranks #378 by median pay four years after graduation, and #307 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Adrian College worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359).
← All data for Adrian College · Methodology
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.