Communication and Media Studies at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus
Portales, NM · Bachelor's Degree · about 8 graduates a year
Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus graduates in communication and media studies earn 21% less 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 Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus 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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| 574 | Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ | $44,374 | $38,946 | #643 | — |
| 575 | Arkansas State University Jonesboro, AR | $44,327 | $52,236 | #400 | $40,192 |
| 576 | Saint Xavier University Chicago, IL | $44,312 | $43,536 | #608 | $32,169 |
| 577 | Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus Portales, NM | $44,300 | $51,292 | #428 | $33,674 |
| 578 | Columbia College Columbia, SC | $44,280 | $49,100 | #501 | — |
| 579 | Colorado Christian University Lakewood, CO | $44,245 | $41,378 | #630 | $37,129 |
| 580 | The University of Tennessee-Martin Martin, TN | $44,231 | $48,318 | #515 | $26,803 |
Other Communication and Media Studies Credentials at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $48,543 | $60,246 | $39,819 |
Other Majors at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Transportation | $103,617 | $88,085 | #5 of 52 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $95,650 | $83,465 | #201 of 966 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $56,614 | $31,599 | #274 of 660 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $55,454 | $40,085 | #955 of 1176 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $55,379 | $43,186 | #172 of 476 |
| Accounting and Related Services | — | $52,579 | — |
| Biology | $51,496 | — | #636 of 841 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $51,075 | $41,896 | #205 of 680 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $51,003 | $30,513 | #174 of 345 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $50,598 | $40,645 | #29 of 50 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $48,819 | $26,335 | #205 of 215 |
| Psychology | $43,334 | $19,844 | #869 of 1027 |
| Sociology | — | $29,167 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $33,674 one year after graduating and $44,300 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus ranks #577 by median pay four years after graduation, and #428 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus worth it?
Its graduates earn 21% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $18,858.
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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.