Communication and Media Studies at Albion College
Albion, MI · Bachelor's Degree · about 16 graduates a year
Albion College graduates in communication and media studies earn 4% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 50% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Albion 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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| 323 | Allegheny College Meadville, PA | $54,366 | $55,291 | #303 | $31,994 |
| 324 | University of North Florida Jacksonville, FL | $54,360 | $57,859 | #221 | $36,842 |
| 325 | University of North Carolina Wilmington Wilmington, NC | $54,315 | $58,288 | #212 | $36,695 |
| 326 | Albion College Albion, MI | $54,300 | $57,253 | #235 | $39,209 |
| 327 | The University of Montana Missoula, MT | $54,300 | $59,314 | #180 | $34,377 |
| 328 | Temple University Philadelphia, PA | $54,283 | $55,206 | #304 | $34,496 |
| 329 | Kean University Union, NJ | $54,277 | $47,638 | #531 | $27,983 |
Other Majors at Albion College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $81,887 | $59,926 | #170 of 452 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $78,221 | $62,266 | #291 of 796 |
| Economics | $66,048 | $48,756 | #315 of 368 |
| Biology | $61,092 | $20,713 | #302 of 841 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $53,210 | $43,301 | #117 of 345 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $49,451 | $30,314 | #430 of 610 |
| Political Science and Government | — | $39,066 | — |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | — | $23,906 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Albion College communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $39,209 one year after graduating and $54,300 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Albion College rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Albion College ranks #326 by median pay four years after graduation, and #235 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Albion College worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
← All data for Albion 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.