Communication and Media Studies at University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE · Bachelor's Degree · about 25 graduates a year
University of Nebraska at Omaha graduates in communication and media studies earn 9% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 29% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Nebraska at Omaha 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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| 138 | La Salle University Philadelphia, PA | $61,347 | $62,390 | #111 | $36,037 |
| 139 | Bellevue University Bellevue, NE | $61,294 | $63,350 | #93 | — |
| 140 | University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI | $61,270 | $63,754 | #87 | $37,286 |
| 141 | University of Nebraska at Omaha Omaha, NE | $61,220 | $63,273 | #94 | $41,327 |
| 142 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ | $61,193 | $62,877 | #100 | $44,571 |
| 143 | Arizona State University Digital Immersion Scottsdale, AZ | $61,193 | $62,877 | #101 | $44,571 |
| 144 | Oregon State University Corvallis, OR | $61,096 | $61,456 | #132 | $40,737 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Nebraska at Omaha communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $41,327 one year after graduating and $61,220 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Nebraska at Omaha rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, University of Nebraska at Omaha ranks #141 by median pay four years after graduation, and #94 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at University of Nebraska at Omaha worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% more than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $17,936.
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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.