Communication and Media Studies at University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MO · Bachelor's Degree · about 17 graduates a year
University of Central Missouri graduates in communication and media studies earn 7% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 38% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Central Missouri 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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| 371 | University of Illinois Springfield Springfield, IL | $52,588 | $51,667 | #415 | $32,050 |
| 372 | Mercer University Macon, GA | $52,530 | $54,379 | #332 | $35,712 |
| 373 | Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Edwardsville, IL | $52,466 | $51,547 | #421 | $36,569 |
| 374 | University of Central Missouri Warrensburg, MO | $52,463 | $56,251 | #277 | — |
| 375 | University of Houston-Victoria Victoria, TX | $52,435 | $53,311 | #360 | — |
| 376 | Suffolk University Boston, MA | $52,398 | $46,142 | #565 | — |
| 377 | Western Connecticut State University Danbury, CT | $52,385 | $47,163 | #540 | $27,909 |
Other Communication and Media Studies Credentials at University of Central Missouri
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | — | $59,861 | — |
Other Majors at University of Central Missouri by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Central Missouri communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn $52,463 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Central Missouri rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, University of Central Missouri ranks #374 by median pay four years after graduation, and #277 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at University of Central Missouri worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,750.
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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.