Communication and Media Studies at Avila University
Kansas City, MO · Bachelor's Degree · about 10 graduates a year
Avila University graduates in communication and media studies earn 15% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 54% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Avila 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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| 500 | Indiana State University Terre Haute, IN | $48,185 | $51,694 | #414 | $34,213 |
| 501 | Catawba College Salisbury, NC | $48,181 | $51,705 | #413 | $32,323 |
| 502 | Moody Bible Institute Chicago, IL | $48,158 | $47,315 | #537 | $36,963 |
| 503 | Avila University Kansas City, MO | $48,148 | $51,625 | #417 | $33,905 |
| 504 | Pennsylvania Western University California, PA | $48,116 | $48,934 | #504 | $31,298 |
| 505 | Aquinas College Grand Rapids, MI | $48,075 | $50,690 | #452 | $31,817 |
| 506 | University of Missouri-St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $48,059 | $51,529 | #422 | $32,809 |
Other Majors at Avila University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce | $83,385 | $47,530 | #28 of 271 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $74,562 | $67,179 | #892 of 966 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $68,865 | $55,605 | #125 of 253 |
| Psychology | $50,905 | $36,957 | #465 of 1027 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Avila University communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $33,905 one year after graduating and $48,148 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Avila University rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Avila University ranks #503 by median pay four years after graduation, and #417 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Avila University worth it?
Its graduates earn 15% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,875.
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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.