Communication and Media Studies at Winona State University
Winona, MN · Bachelor's Degree · about 59 graduates a year
Winona State University graduates in communication and media studies earn 5% 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 Winona State 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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| 348 | William Paterson University of New Jersey Wayne, NJ | $53,589 | $47,034 | #547 | $31,870 |
| 349 | East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania East Stroudsburg, PA | $53,559 | $54,470 | #325 | $29,963 |
| 350 | University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA | $53,506 | $56,282 | #276 | $40,558 |
| 351 | Winona State University Winona, MN | $53,456 | $51,062 | #437 | $38,197 |
| 352 | Boise State University Boise, ID | $53,278 | $56,654 | #252 | $37,954 |
| 353 | The University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio, TX | $53,267 | $54,157 | #338 | $34,314 |
| 354 | University of South Carolina-Columbia Columbia, SC | $53,247 | $59,043 | #188 | $35,586 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Winona State University communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $38,197 one year after graduating and $53,456 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Winona State University rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Winona State University ranks #351 by median pay four years after graduation, and #437 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Winona State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,908.
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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.