Communication and Media Studies at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte
Charlotte, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 3 graduates a year
Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates in communication and media studies earn 9% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 46% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte 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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| 402 | SUNY Buffalo State University Buffalo, NY | $51,379 | $48,902 | #505 | $26,344 |
| 403 | University of West Florida Pensacola, FL | $51,352 | $54,658 | #320 | $30,850 |
| 404 | Johnson & Wales University-Providence Providence, RI | $51,247 | $50,473 | #461 | $28,062 |
| 405 | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Charlotte, NC | $51,247 | $54,995 | #314 | $28,062 |
| 406 | Johnson & Wales University-Online Providence, RI | $51,247 | $50,473 | #462 | $28,062 |
| 407 | Western Illinois University Macomb, IL | $51,203 | $50,307 | #470 | $34,142 |
| 408 | Ball State University Muncie, IN | $51,186 | $54,913 | #316 | $33,815 |
Other Majors at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $73,476 | $45,450 | #392 of 796 |
| Marketing | $64,321 | $41,544 | #312 of 516 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $59,186 | $39,917 | #824 of 1176 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | $56,241 | $30,963 | #6 of 55 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | $55,790 | $33,374 | #72 of 137 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | $55,056 | $32,775 | #3 of 12 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | $53,539 | $27,168 | #26 of 42 |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | $50,571 | $32,586 | #39 of 50 |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | $47,042 | $30,996 | #60 of 67 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | — | $39,502 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | — | $37,266 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $28,062 one year after graduating and $51,247 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte ranks #405 by median pay four years after graduation, and #314 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,786.
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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.