Communication and Media Studies at Concordia College at Moorhead
Moorhead, MN · Bachelor's Degree · about 25 graduates a year
Concordia College at Moorhead graduates in communication and media studies earn 7% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 47% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Concordia College at Moorhead 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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| 377 | Western Connecticut State University Danbury, CT | $52,385 | $47,163 | #540 | $27,909 |
| 378 | Adrian College Adrian, MI | $52,309 | $55,154 | #307 | — |
| 379 | Lipscomb University Nashville, TN | $52,267 | $57,096 | #237 | $31,767 |
| 380 | Concordia College at Moorhead Moorhead, MN | $52,248 | $49,908 | #483 | $42,431 |
| 381 | Holy Cross College Notre Dame, IN | $52,231 | $56,034 | #283 | — |
| 382 | University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD | $52,100 | $56,080 | #282 | $35,792 |
| 383 | Curry College Milton, MA | $52,041 | $45,828 | #570 | $27,516 |
Other Majors at Concordia College at Moorhead by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $83,452 | $73,174 | #589 of 966 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $82,771 | $60,584 | #220 of 796 |
| Biology | $65,025 | $30,012 | #178 of 841 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $63,910 | $48,474 | #632 of 1176 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | — | $59,104 | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $53,732 | $40,212 | #149 of 225 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $51,840 | $48,164 | #154 of 345 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $50,597 | — | #385 of 610 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $49,551 | $44,195 | #258 of 680 |
| Political Science and Government | $48,014 | $27,466 | #540 of 565 |
| International/Globalization Studies | $45,904 | — | #77 of 87 |
| Psychology | $44,399 | $31,529 | #827 of 1027 |
| Music | $35,351 | — | #237 of 268 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | — | $29,986 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Concordia College at Moorhead communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $42,431 one year after graduating and $52,248 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Concordia College at Moorhead rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Concordia College at Moorhead ranks #380 by median pay four years after graduation, and #483 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Concordia College at Moorhead worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,751.
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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.