Communication and Media Studies at Aquinas College
Grand Rapids, MI · Bachelor's Degree · about 7 graduates a year
Aquinas College graduates in communication and media studies earn 15% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 43% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Aquinas 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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| 502 | Moody Bible Institute Chicago, IL | $48,158 | $47,315 | #537 | $36,963 |
| 503 | Avila University Kansas City, MO | $48,148 | $51,625 | #417 | $33,905 |
| 504 | Pennsylvania Western University California, PA | $48,116 | $48,934 | #504 | $31,298 |
| 505 | Aquinas College Grand Rapids, MI | $48,075 | $50,690 | #452 | $31,817 |
| 506 | University of Missouri-St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $48,059 | $51,529 | #422 | $32,809 |
| 507 | Dominican University New York Orangeburg, NY | $47,995 | $45,681 | #572 | — |
| 508 | Troy University Troy, AL | $47,978 | $54,459 | #326 | $33,154 |
Other Majors at Aquinas College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $76,274 | $63,311 | #326 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $74,404 | $44,913 | #252 of 1176 |
| Sustainability Studies | $60,285 | $29,399 | #8 of 17 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $51,806 | $27,301 | #349 of 610 |
| Biology | $51,002 | $31,787 | #651 of 841 |
| Business/Corporate Communications | — | $49,378 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $46,148 | $33,555 | #364 of 476 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | — | $45,713 | — |
| Psychology | $45,698 | $31,789 | #770 of 1027 |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | $44,910 | — | #21 of 24 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $39,465 | $17,827 | #120 of 137 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Aquinas College communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,817 one year after graduating and $48,075 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Aquinas College rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Aquinas College ranks #505 by median pay four years after graduation, and #452 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Aquinas College worth it?
Its graduates earn 15% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,457.
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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.