Communication and Media Studies at Houghton University
Houghton, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 15 graduates a year
Houghton University graduates in communication and media studies earn 20% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Houghton 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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| 556 | University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS | $45,161 | $54,794 | #317 | — |
| 557 | Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, TN | $45,155 | $49,327 | #494 | $29,877 |
| 558 | Waynesburg University Waynesburg, PA | $45,152 | $45,920 | #568 | $29,070 |
| 559 | Houghton University Houghton, NY | $45,134 | $42,958 | #612 | — |
| 560 | Centenary University Hackettstown, NJ | $45,098 | $39,582 | #640 | $17,274 |
| 561 | University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI | $45,072 | $41,010 | #634 | $30,235 |
| 562 | University of Wisconsin-Superior Superior, WI | $45,014 | $46,839 | #551 | $41,371 |
Other Majors at Houghton University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $60,393 | $39,400 | #783 of 1176 |
| Psychology | $37,822 | — | #1007 of 1027 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Houghton University communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn $45,134 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Houghton University rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Houghton University ranks #559 by median pay four years after graduation, and #612 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Houghton University worth it?
Its graduates earn 20% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359).
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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.