Communication and Media Studies at Truman State University
Kirksville, MO · Bachelor's Degree · about 28 graduates a year
Truman State University graduates in communication and media studies earn 10% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 46% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Truman 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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| 419 | Charleston Southern University Charleston, SC | $50,824 | $56,356 | #271 | $33,518 |
| 420 | Stockton University Galloway, NJ | $50,820 | $44,604 | #588 | $28,263 |
| 421 | Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA | $50,794 | $51,658 | #416 | $33,275 |
| 422 | Truman State University Kirksville, MO | $50,785 | $54,452 | #328 | $31,853 |
| 423 | Wichita State University Wichita, KS | $50,773 | $52,711 | #377 | $35,035 |
| 424 | Utah Tech University Saint George, UT | $50,755 | $48,104 | #522 | $32,815 |
| 425 | University of Colorado Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, CO | $50,692 | $47,407 | #534 | $37,002 |
Other Majors at Truman State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $106,203 | $74,794 | #88 of 459 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $84,515 | $59,919 | #187 of 796 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $77,315 | $68,736 | #835 of 966 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $70,633 | $50,422 | #359 of 1176 |
| Biology | $61,647 | $31,435 | #288 of 841 |
| Political Science and Government | $60,586 | $39,813 | #306 of 565 |
| Public Health | $60,157 | $30,911 | #88 of 215 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $56,596 | $32,176 | #277 of 660 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $55,213 | $26,865 | #250 of 610 |
| Sociology | $52,584 | — | #220 of 462 |
| Agriculture | $52,303 | $36,853 | #25 of 43 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $48,320 | — | #207 of 215 |
| History | $43,405 | $25,010 | #401 of 459 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $41,487 | $28,801 | #79 of 82 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $40,026 | $16,569 | #111 of 137 |
| English Language and Literature | $38,923 | $29,001 | #517 of 576 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | — | $15,998 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Truman State University communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,853 one year after graduating and $50,785 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Truman State University rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Truman State University ranks #422 by median pay four years after graduation, and #328 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Truman State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,250.
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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.