Communication and Media Studies at Walden University
Minneapolis, MN · Master's Degree · about 17 graduates a year
Walden University graduates in communication and media studies earn 24% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 71% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Walden University Compares for Communication and Media Studies
All 61 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 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $120,003 | $114,218 | #1 | $93,452 |
| 2 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $116,101 | $114,068 | #2 | $87,012 |
| 3 | Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | $107,409 | $94,264 | #4 | $82,754 |
| 4 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $97,115 | $85,520 | #9 | $58,317 |
| 5 | Northeastern University Professional Programs Boston, MA | $97,115 | $85,520 | #10 | $58,317 |
| 6 | American University Washington, DC | $94,424 | $82,740 | #12 | $68,299 |
| 7 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $91,873 | $83,598 | #11 | $68,587 |
| 8 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC | $88,174 | $94,623 | #3 | $56,634 |
| 9 | Wayne State University Detroit, MI | $87,918 | $92,699 | #5 | $56,521 |
| 10 | University of Florida Gainesville, FL | $86,823 | $92,412 | #6 | $58,996 |
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| 55 | Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield, MO | $55,039 | $59,013 | #51 | $45,092 |
| 56 | University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL | $54,662 | $62,046 | #45 | $45,087 |
| 57 | Troy University Troy, AL | $54,590 | $61,964 | #46 | $48,564 |
| 58 | Walden University Minneapolis, MN | $54,533 | $52,091 | #59 | $47,157 |
| 59 | University of Georgia Athens, GA | $53,410 | $55,290 | #55 | $33,150 |
| 60 | Tarleton State University Stephenville, TX | $50,666 | $51,512 | #60 | — |
| 61 | Emerson College Boston, MA | $46,040 | $40,543 | #61 | — |
Other Communication and Media Studies Credentials at Walden University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Credential Program (Preparatory Coursework/Teacher Certification) | — | $68,442 | — |
Other Majors at Walden University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Walden University communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $47,157 one year after graduating and $54,533 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Walden University rank for communication and media studies?
Among 61 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Walden University ranks #58 by median pay four years after graduation, and #59 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Walden University worth it?
Its graduates earn 24% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($71,953), and the median federal debt at graduation is $38,500.
← All data for Walden 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.