Communication and Media Studies at Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI · Bachelor's Degree · about 11 graduates a year
Northern Michigan University 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 56% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Northern Michigan 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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| 508 | Troy University Troy, AL | $47,978 | $54,459 | #326 | $33,154 |
| 509 | University of Michigan-Flint Flint, MI | $47,959 | $50,567 | #457 | $35,982 |
| 510 | Valdosta State University Valdosta, GA | $47,880 | $49,566 | #488 | $26,706 |
| 511 | Northern Michigan University Marquette, MI | $47,875 | $50,479 | #460 | $32,091 |
| 512 | Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach, FL | $47,847 | $50,927 | #443 | — |
| 513 | Southeast Missouri State University Cape Girardeau, MO | $47,813 | $51,266 | #429 | $35,282 |
| 514 | Benedictine University Lisle, IL | $47,664 | $46,830 | #552 | $30,334 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Northern Michigan University communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,091 one year after graduating and $47,875 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Northern Michigan University rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Northern Michigan University ranks #511 by median pay four years after graduation, and #460 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Northern Michigan University 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 $26,662.
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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.