Communication and Media Studies at Nebraska Wesleyan University
Lincoln, NE · Bachelor's Degree · about 11 graduates a year
Nebraska Wesleyan 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 43% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Nebraska Wesleyan 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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| 217 | California State University-Fullerton Fullerton, CA | $58,082 | $52,851 | #375 | $34,120 |
| 218 | Stetson University Deland, FL | $58,071 | $61,809 | #121 | $33,190 |
| 219 | University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Eau Claire, WI | $58,043 | $60,397 | #149 | $40,333 |
| 220 | Nebraska Wesleyan University Lincoln, NE | $57,937 | $59,880 | #161 | $41,188 |
| 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 |
Other Majors at Nebraska Wesleyan University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $93,116 | $76,333 | #240 of 966 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $75,139 | $60,923 | #351 of 796 |
| Business/Commerce | $70,281 | $49,372 | #75 of 271 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $58,770 | $28,791 | #143 of 610 |
| Biology | $54,566 | — | #541 of 841 |
| Psychology | $50,320 | $35,540 | #498 of 1027 |
| Social Work | $48,785 | $40,080 | #308 of 420 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $45,420 | $23,649 | #44 of 255 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | — | $42,988 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Nebraska Wesleyan University communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $41,188 one year after graduating and $57,937 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Nebraska Wesleyan University rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Nebraska Wesleyan University ranks #220 by median pay four years after graduation, and #161 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Nebraska Wesleyan 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 $24,704.
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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.