Communication and Media Studies at Minnesota State University Moorhead
Moorhead, MN · Bachelor's Degree · about 17 graduates a year
Minnesota State University Moorhead 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 38% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Minnesota State University 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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| 361 | Saint Norbert College De Pere, WI | $52,927 | $55,073 | #312 | $38,287 |
| 362 | Luther College Decorah, IA | $52,905 | $55,650 | #292 | $42,012 |
| 363 | Southeastern University Lakeland, FL | $52,899 | $56,304 | #275 | $27,983 |
| 364 | Minnesota State University Moorhead Moorhead, MN | $52,838 | $50,472 | #463 | $36,172 |
| 365 | Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania Bloomsburg, PA | $52,825 | $53,723 | #346 | $31,419 |
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Minnesota State University Moorhead communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,172 one year after graduating and $52,838 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Minnesota State University Moorhead rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Minnesota State University Moorhead ranks #364 by median pay four years after graduation, and #463 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Minnesota State University Moorhead 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 $20,000.
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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.