Communication and Media Studies at Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO · Bachelor's Degree · about 39 graduates a year
Saint Louis University graduates in communication and media studies earn 3% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 37% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Saint Louis 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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| 221 | Eastern Illinois University Charleston, IL | $57,887 | $56,874 | #244 | $37,778 |
| 222 | Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus Teaneck, NJ | $57,829 | $50,756 | #450 | $34,772 |
| 223 | Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus Madison, NJ | $57,829 | $50,756 | #451 | $34,772 |
| 224 | Saint Louis University Saint Louis, MO | $57,787 | $61,960 | #117 | $30,047 |
| 225 | California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA | $57,708 | $52,510 | #392 | $35,722 |
| 226 | Mount St. Mary's University Emmitsburg, MD | $57,669 | $50,611 | #455 | $39,055 |
| 227 | Seattle University Seattle, WA | $57,599 | $52,979 | #369 | $39,316 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Saint Louis University communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,047 one year after graduating and $57,787 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Saint Louis University rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Saint Louis University ranks #224 by median pay four years after graduation, and #117 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Saint Louis University worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% more than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,500.
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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.