Communication and Media Studies at Gardner-Webb University
Boiling Springs, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 13 graduates a year
Gardner-Webb University graduates in communication and media studies earn 36% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Gardner-Webb 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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| 647 | University of Central Arkansas Conway, AR | $36,336 | $42,819 | #615 | $28,490 |
| 648 | East Central University Ada, OK | $36,280 | $40,734 | #635 | $24,638 |
| 649 | Trevecca Nazarene University Nashville, TN | $36,070 | $39,403 | #641 | $27,053 |
| 650 | Gardner-Webb University Boiling Springs, NC | $35,982 | $38,614 | #644 | — |
| 651 | University of Arkansas-Fort Smith Fort Smith, AR | $35,760 | $42,140 | #621 | $28,951 |
| 652 | Cedarville University Cedarville, OH | $34,958 | $37,305 | #650 | — |
| 653 | Winston-Salem State University Winston-salem, NC | $34,786 | $37,330 | #649 | $24,899 |
Other Majors at Gardner-Webb University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $75,117 | $71,337 | #881 of 966 |
| Computer Science | $68,175 | — | #335 of 349 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $61,489 | $42,840 | #739 of 1176 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $58,918 | $44,261 | #738 of 796 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $58,061 | — | #160 of 610 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $51,709 | $35,433 | #447 of 660 |
| Psychology | $49,587 | — | #534 of 1027 |
| Biology | $48,505 | — | #727 of 841 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $47,089 | $39,472 | #243 of 275 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $45,110 | $39,850 | #487 of 680 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $42,936 | $34,491 | #50 of 59 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Gardner-Webb University communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn $35,982 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Gardner-Webb University rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Gardner-Webb University ranks #650 by median pay four years after graduation, and #644 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Gardner-Webb University worth it?
Its graduates earn 36% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359).
← All data for Gardner-Webb 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.