Communication and Media Studies at Catawba College
Salisbury, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 9 graduates a year
Catawba College 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 51% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Catawba College 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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| 498 | Northeastern Illinois University Chicago, IL | $48,247 | $47,402 | #536 | $32,538 |
| 499 | The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga Chattanooga, TN | $48,212 | $52,666 | #387 | $33,082 |
| 500 | Indiana State University Terre Haute, IN | $48,185 | $51,694 | #414 | $34,213 |
| 501 | Catawba College Salisbury, NC | $48,181 | $51,705 | #413 | $32,323 |
| 502 | Moody Bible Institute Chicago, IL | $48,158 | $47,315 | #537 | $36,963 |
| 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 |
Other Majors at Catawba College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | — | $70,522 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $60,718 | $46,068 | #771 of 1176 |
| Biology | $52,583 | — | #608 of 841 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $48,982 | $38,071 | #295 of 680 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $44,296 | $27,305 | #558 of 610 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $42,505 | $27,389 | #259 of 265 |
| Music | $39,633 | $23,577 | #192 of 268 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Catawba College communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,323 one year after graduating and $48,181 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Catawba College rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Catawba College ranks #501 by median pay four years after graduation, and #413 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Catawba College 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 $24,625.
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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.