Communication and Media Studies at Johnson C Smith University
Charlotte, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 12 graduates a year
Johnson C Smith University graduates in communication and media studies earn 28% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 76% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Johnson C Smith 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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| 625 | Arcadia University Glenside, PA | $40,740 | $41,433 | #629 | $27,061 |
| 626 | University of the Cumberlands Williamsburg, KY | $40,699 | $46,084 | #567 | $27,754 |
| 627 | Texas Southern University Houston, TX | $40,687 | $41,367 | #631 | — |
| 628 | Johnson C Smith University Charlotte, NC | $40,600 | $43,570 | #607 | $26,090 |
| 629 | University of North Alabama Florence, AL | $40,334 | $45,783 | #571 | $30,182 |
| 630 | Clayton State University Morrow, GA | $40,300 | $41,719 | #625 | $34,493 |
| 631 | Morehouse College Atlanta, GA | $40,273 | $41,691 | #626 | $26,839 |
Other Majors at Johnson C Smith University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $51,371 | $37,906 | #1063 of 1176 |
| Criminology | $46,215 | $32,751 | #110 of 113 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $44,678 | $29,678 | #551 of 610 |
| Biology | $42,595 | $28,675 | #810 of 841 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $38,941 | $33,847 | #458 of 476 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | $29,621 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Johnson C Smith University communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $26,090 one year after graduating and $40,600 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Johnson C Smith University rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Johnson C Smith University ranks #628 by median pay four years after graduation, and #607 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Johnson C Smith University worth it?
Its graduates earn 28% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $31,000.
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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.