Communication and Media Studies at Mississippi College
Clinton, MS · Bachelor's Degree · about 23 graduates a year
Mississippi College graduates in communication and media studies earn 21% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 53% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Mississippi 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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| 564 | Emporia State University Emporia, KS | $45,003 | $46,720 | #554 | $37,095 |
| 565 | Utica University Utica, NY | $44,969 | $42,801 | #616 | $23,890 |
| 566 | Full Sail University Winter Park, FL | $44,933 | $47,825 | #527 | $30,561 |
| 567 | Mississippi College Clinton, MS | $44,779 | $54,331 | #335 | $36,949 |
| 568 | Loras College Dubuque, IA | $44,741 | $47,062 | #546 | $36,821 |
| 569 | Indiana University-South Bend South Bend, IN | $44,703 | $47,958 | #524 | $38,094 |
| 570 | New Jersey City University Jersey City, NJ | $44,625 | $39,167 | #642 | $13,796 |
Other Majors at Mississippi College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $77,374 | $69,572 | #833 of 966 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $63,885 | — | #639 of 796 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $55,832 | $37,324 | #298 of 660 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $52,789 | $43,299 | #1023 of 1176 |
| Social Work | $51,605 | — | #214 of 420 |
| Biology | $49,370 | $17,342 | #708 of 841 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $48,861 | $30,193 | #444 of 610 |
| Marketing | $46,780 | $42,245 | #504 of 516 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $44,329 | $39,558 | #313 of 345 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $42,673 | $37,051 | #583 of 680 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | $40,506 | — | #30 of 45 |
| Psychology | $39,933 | $23,683 | #967 of 1027 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $39,178 | $32,020 | #275 of 299 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Mississippi College communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,949 one year after graduating and $44,779 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Mississippi College rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Mississippi College ranks #567 by median pay four years after graduation, and #335 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Mississippi College worth it?
Its graduates earn 21% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,870.
← All data for Mississippi College · 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.