Communication and Media Studies at Gustavus Adolphus College
Saint Peter, MN · Bachelor's Degree · about 32 graduates a year
Gustavus Adolphus College graduates in communication and media studies earn 23% 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 Gustavus Adolphus College 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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| 47 | Pace University New York, NY | $69,876 | $66,507 | #59 | $35,992 |
| 48 | Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ | $69,709 | $61,183 | #135 | $43,649 |
| 49 | University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh, PA | $69,573 | $70,756 | #28 | $35,781 |
| 50 | Gustavus Adolphus College Saint Peter, MN | $69,423 | $66,314 | #62 | $50,074 |
| 51 | Saint Anselm College Manchester, NH | $69,288 | $63,821 | #85 | $43,819 |
| 52 | DePauw University Greencastle, IN | $69,228 | $74,269 | #14 | $43,141 |
| 53 | Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles, CA | $69,144 | $62,917 | #99 | $41,113 |
Other Majors at Gustavus Adolphus College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $95,200 | $64,094 | #78 of 796 |
| Economics | $91,252 | $52,439 | #98 of 368 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $86,114 | $71,294 | #505 of 966 |
| Business/Commerce | $79,260 | $49,881 | #34 of 271 |
| Physics | $73,540 | — | #78 of 107 |
| Political Science and Government | $62,218 | $38,463 | #276 of 565 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $62,016 | — | #57 of 225 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $57,870 | $38,796 | #164 of 610 |
| Biology | $54,202 | $31,877 | #551 of 841 |
| Psychology | $53,277 | $33,174 | #338 of 1027 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $49,758 | $38,024 | #198 of 265 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $48,822 | $47,250 | #224 of 345 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $47,629 | $44,117 | #355 of 680 |
| English Language and Literature | $46,987 | $33,456 | #349 of 576 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | — | $28,601 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Gustavus Adolphus College communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $50,074 one year after graduating and $69,423 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Gustavus Adolphus College rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Gustavus Adolphus College ranks #50 by median pay four years after graduation, and #62 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Gustavus Adolphus College worth it?
Its graduates earn 23% more than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.