Communication and Media Studies at Hamline University
Saint Paul, MN · Bachelor's Degree · about 13 graduates a year
Hamline University graduates in communication and media studies earn 6% more 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 Hamline 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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| 175 | University at Albany Albany, NY | $59,724 | $56,845 | #245 | $30,792 |
| 176 | Westminster University Salt Lake City, UT | $59,676 | $56,559 | #254 | $33,649 |
| 177 | Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, GA | $59,675 | $61,776 | #122 | $43,420 |
| 178 | Hamline University Saint Paul, MN | $59,557 | $56,890 | #241 | $42,201 |
| 179 | Trinity University San Antonio, TX | $59,494 | $60,488 | #147 | $34,589 |
| 180 | Ottawa University-Ottawa Ottawa, KS | $59,445 | $61,714 | #123 | $33,465 |
| 181 | Ottawa University-Kansas City Overland Park, KS | $59,445 | $61,714 | #124 | $33,465 |
Other Majors at Hamline University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $72,945 | $51,761 | #288 of 1176 |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies | $65,460 | $40,059 | #17 of 39 |
| Criminology | $60,757 | $41,204 | #23 of 113 |
| Political Science and Government | $53,252 | $35,354 | #472 of 565 |
| Chemistry | — | $50,007 | — |
| Biology | $49,824 | $37,382 | #690 of 841 |
| Education | $48,878 | $36,976 | #40 of 71 |
| Human Biology | $48,483 | $39,612 | #9 of 9 |
| Sociology | $46,877 | $33,894 | #362 of 462 |
| Psychology | $45,927 | $37,872 | #755 of 1027 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $45,253 | $20,059 | #79 of 137 |
| Anthropology | $42,751 | $32,498 | #133 of 188 |
| English Language and Literature | $41,531 | $27,863 | #474 of 576 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Hamline University communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $42,201 one year after graduating and $59,557 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Hamline University rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Hamline University ranks #178 by median pay four years after graduation, and #241 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Hamline University worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% more than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,672.
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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.