Communication and Media Studies at University of Michigan-Dearborn
Dearborn, MI · Bachelor's Degree · about 20 graduates a year
University of Michigan-Dearborn graduates in communication and media studies earn 6% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 41% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Michigan-Dearborn 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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| 366 | Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI | $52,805 | $55,677 | #291 | $36,717 |
| 367 | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Slippery Rock, PA | $52,762 | $53,659 | #349 | $35,840 |
| 368 | Goucher College Baltimore, MD | $52,752 | $46,296 | #563 | — |
| 369 | University of Michigan-Dearborn Dearborn, MI | $52,703 | $55,569 | #296 | $31,735 |
| 370 | Kansas State University Manhattan, KS | $52,603 | $54,610 | #321 | $30,385 |
| 371 | University of Illinois Springfield Springfield, IL | $52,588 | $51,667 | #415 | $32,050 |
| 372 | Mercer University Macon, GA | $52,530 | $54,379 | #332 | $35,712 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Michigan-Dearborn communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,735 one year after graduating and $52,703 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Michigan-Dearborn rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, University of Michigan-Dearborn ranks #369 by median pay four years after graduation, and #296 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at University of Michigan-Dearborn worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,500.
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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.