Communication and Media Studies at Fayetteville State University
Fayetteville, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 14 graduates a year
Fayetteville State University graduates in communication and media studies earn 32% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 70% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Fayetteville State 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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| 637 | Oral Roberts University Tulsa, OK | $39,535 | $44,388 | #593 | $39,206 |
| 638 | Albany State University Albany, GA | $39,265 | $40,647 | #636 | — |
| 639 | Alabama State University Montgomery, AL | $38,566 | $43,776 | #603 | $21,996 |
| 640 | Fayetteville State University Fayetteville, NC | $38,325 | $41,128 | #633 | $24,210 |
| 641 | Claflin University Orangeburg, SC | $38,161 | $42,315 | #620 | $23,156 |
| 642 | Touro University New York, NY | $38,066 | $36,231 | #654 | — |
| 643 | West Virginia State University Institute, WV | $37,866 | $44,798 | #584 | $26,351 |
Other Majors at Fayetteville State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $88,701 | $73,448 | #409 of 966 |
| Fire Protection | $73,969 | $67,586 | #14 of 19 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $50,732 | $42,080 | #212 of 680 |
| Biology | $48,881 | $28,332 | #719 of 841 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $48,094 | $30,944 | #1121 of 1176 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $46,660 | $29,016 | #566 of 660 |
| Social Work | $46,119 | $29,726 | #361 of 420 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $45,610 | — | #375 of 476 |
| Sociology | $43,889 | $33,544 | #404 of 462 |
| Psychology | $43,358 | $31,217 | #867 of 1027 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $42,270 | $32,069 | #267 of 275 |
| Accounting and Related Services | — | $40,056 | — |
| Computer Science | $36,164 | $50,940 | #349 of 349 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | — | $16,454 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Fayetteville State University communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $24,210 one year after graduating and $38,325 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Fayetteville State University rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Fayetteville State University ranks #640 by median pay four years after graduation, and #633 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Fayetteville State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 32% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.