Communication and Media Studies at East Carolina University
Greenville, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 249 graduates a year
East Carolina University graduates in communication and media studies earn 5% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 36% of one year’s pay at that point.
How East Carolina 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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| 182 | Ottawa University-Milwaukee Brookfield, WI | $59,445 | $61,855 | #119 | $33,465 |
| 183 | Ottawa University-Online Overland Park, KS | $59,445 | $61,714 | #125 | $33,465 |
| 184 | Ottawa University-Surprise Surprise, AZ | $59,445 | $61,081 | #136 | $33,465 |
| 185 | East Carolina University Greenville, NC | $59,432 | $63,779 | #86 | $37,813 |
| 186 | California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA | $59,404 | $54,054 | #340 | $39,304 |
| 187 | Southwestern University Georgetown, TX | $59,372 | $60,364 | #151 | $34,050 |
| 188 | California State University-Channel Islands Camarillo, CA | $59,332 | $53,988 | #343 | $40,109 |
Other Communication and Media Studies Credentials at East Carolina University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $53,677 | $67,749 | — |
Other Majors at East Carolina University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do East Carolina University communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $37,813 one year after graduating and $59,432 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does East Carolina University rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, East Carolina University ranks #185 by median pay four years after graduation, and #86 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at East Carolina University worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% more than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,250.
← All data for East Carolina University · Methodology
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.