Communication and Media Studies at Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI · Bachelor's Degree · about 73 graduates a year
Grand Valley State University graduates in communication and media studies earn 17% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 49% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Grand Valley State 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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| 527 | Vermont State University Randolph, VT | $47,035 | $48,309 | #516 | $21,028 |
| 528 | West Texas A & M University Canyon, TX | $47,009 | $47,794 | #528 | — |
| 529 | York College of Pennsylvania York, PA | $46,976 | $47,775 | #529 | $31,789 |
| 530 | Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI | $46,938 | $49,491 | #491 | $32,755 |
| 531 | University of South Alabama Mobile, AL | $46,828 | $53,154 | #367 | $30,153 |
| 532 | University of Arkansas at Little Rock Little Rock, AR | $46,743 | $55,083 | #311 | $33,417 |
| 533 | University of Lynchburg Lynchburg, VA | $46,733 | $42,555 | #618 | — |
Other Communication and Media Studies Credentials at Grand Valley State University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $48,689 | $74,663 | — |
Other Majors at Grand Valley State University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Grand Valley State University communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,755 one year after graduating and $46,938 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Grand Valley State University rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Grand Valley State University ranks #530 by median pay four years after graduation, and #491 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Grand Valley State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 17% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,000.
← All data for Grand Valley State 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.