Communication and Media Studies at University of Missouri-St Louis
Saint Louis, MO · Bachelor's Degree · about 48 graduates a year
University of Missouri-St Louis 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 36% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Missouri-St Louis 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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| 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 |
| 507 | Dominican University New York Orangeburg, NY | $47,995 | $45,681 | #572 | — |
| 508 | Troy University Troy, AL | $47,978 | $54,459 | #326 | $33,154 |
| 509 | University of Michigan-Flint Flint, MI | $47,959 | $50,567 | #457 | $35,982 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Missouri-St Louis communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,809 one year after graduating and $48,059 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Missouri-St Louis rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, University of Missouri-St Louis ranks #506 by median pay four years after graduation, and #422 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at University of Missouri-St Louis 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 $17,250.
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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.