Communication and Media Studies at Cornerstone University
Grand Rapids, MI · Bachelor's Degree · about 5 graduates a year
Cornerstone University graduates in communication and media studies earn 13% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 44% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Cornerstone 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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| 476 | Dillard University New Orleans, LA | $49,103 | $56,840 | #246 | $18,155 |
| 477 | University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Stevens Point, WI | $48,982 | $50,968 | #440 | $35,724 |
| 478 | Indiana University-Southeast New Albany, IN | $48,931 | $52,494 | #394 | $26,777 |
| 479 | Cornerstone University Grand Rapids, MI | $48,923 | $51,584 | #418 | $30,615 |
| 480 | Prairie View A & M University Prairie View, TX | $48,887 | $49,704 | #485 | $22,269 |
| 481 | Bemidji State University Bemidji, MN | $48,877 | $46,688 | #556 | $34,243 |
| 482 | North Carolina A & T State University Greensboro, NC | $48,804 | $52,374 | #395 | $28,985 |
Other Majors at Cornerstone University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $67,148 | $53,327 | #477 of 1176 |
| Marketing | $62,782 | $42,627 | #349 of 516 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $56,231 | $27,327 | #206 of 610 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $54,344 | — | #54 of 158 |
| Social Work | $52,568 | — | #186 of 420 |
| Psychology | $47,933 | $34,505 | #655 of 1027 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $47,341 | $45,753 | #372 of 680 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $45,673 | $42,515 | #298 of 345 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | — | $40,873 | — |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries | $38,298 | — | #22 of 29 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Cornerstone University communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,615 one year after graduating and $48,923 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Cornerstone University rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Cornerstone University ranks #479 by median pay four years after graduation, and #418 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Cornerstone University worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,500.
← All data for Cornerstone University · 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.