Communication and Media Studies at Augsburg University
Minneapolis, MN · Bachelor's Degree · about 18 graduates a year
Augsburg University graduates in communication and media studies earn 13% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 39% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Augsburg 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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| 99 | Furman University Greenville, SC | $64,014 | $70,982 | #23 | $41,766 |
| 100 | Keene State College Keene, NH | $63,995 | $58,946 | #194 | $34,372 |
| 101 | Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington, IN | $63,855 | $68,505 | #47 | $36,700 |
| 102 | Augsburg University Minneapolis, MN | $63,850 | $60,990 | #139 | $36,604 |
| 103 | San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA | $63,731 | $57,991 | #218 | $40,790 |
| 104 | Augustana College Rock Island, IL | $63,730 | $62,614 | #106 | $40,806 |
| 105 | SUNY College at Geneseo Geneseo, NY | $63,577 | $60,512 | #145 | $41,070 |
Other Majors at Augsburg University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $95,637 | $63,065 | #200 of 349 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $93,046 | $80,574 | #241 of 966 |
| Economics | $88,507 | $45,720 | #112 of 368 |
| Mathematics | $86,446 | $54,387 | #56 of 309 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $83,185 | $64,695 | #210 of 796 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $79,809 | $63,598 | #201 of 452 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $75,100 | $59,722 | #109 of 166 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $72,706 | $52,466 | #297 of 1176 |
| Marketing | $68,757 | $47,563 | #210 of 516 |
| Social Work | $60,546 | $43,303 | #38 of 420 |
| Political Science and Government | $55,676 | $37,807 | #423 of 565 |
| Psychology | $55,673 | $29,743 | #221 of 1027 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $55,499 | $37,473 | #236 of 610 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $49,698 | $39,536 | #250 of 680 |
| Biology | — | $35,984 | — |
| Sociology | — | $34,543 | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | — | $31,211 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Augsburg University communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,604 one year after graduating and $63,850 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Augsburg University rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Augsburg University ranks #102 by median pay four years after graduation, and #139 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Augsburg University worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% more than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,000.
← All data for Augsburg 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.