Communication and Media Studies at Alma College
Alma, MI · Bachelor's Degree · about 4 graduates a year
Alma College graduates in communication and media studies earn 4% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Alma 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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| 332 | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Kutztown, PA | $54,173 | $55,094 | #309 | $35,957 |
| 333 | Linfield University Mcminnville, OR | $54,091 | $54,410 | #331 | $30,860 |
| 334 | California State University-Stanislaus Turlock, CA | $54,007 | $49,143 | #500 | $30,179 |
| 335 | Alma College Alma, MI | $53,947 | $56,881 | #242 | — |
| 336 | University of Wisconsin-Parkside Kenosha, WI | $53,923 | $56,109 | #280 | $37,107 |
| 337 | Bethel University Saint Paul, MN | $53,868 | $51,455 | #423 | $40,019 |
| 338 | Lynn University Boca Raton, FL | $53,858 | $57,325 | #233 | — |
Other Majors at Alma College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $80,386 | $78,690 | #703 of 966 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $77,001 | — | #314 of 796 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $63,641 | $25,445 | #74 of 610 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $57,287 | $39,300 | #889 of 1176 |
| Marketing | $53,871 | — | #469 of 516 |
| Psychology | $52,280 | — | #387 of 1027 |
| English Language and Literature | $48,445 | $24,280 | #299 of 576 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $44,458 | $45,983 | #510 of 680 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Alma College communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn $53,947 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Alma College rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Alma College ranks #335 by median pay four years after graduation, and #242 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Alma College worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359).
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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.