Communication and Media Studies at Montreat College
Montreat, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 5 graduates a year
Montreat College graduates in communication and media studies earn 27% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Montreat College 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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| 618 | East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN | $41,570 | $45,411 | #576 | $27,380 |
| 619 | Texas A & M International University Laredo, TX | $41,350 | $42,041 | #623 | $22,430 |
| 620 | Regent University Virginia Beach, VA | $41,335 | $37,639 | #648 | $29,313 |
| 621 | Montreat College Montreat, NC | $41,209 | $44,223 | #598 | — |
| 622 | Wingate University Wingate, NC | $41,013 | $44,013 | #601 | — |
| 623 | Wright State University-Main Campus Dayton, OH | $40,908 | $43,655 | #605 | $33,171 |
| 624 | Virginia State University Petersburg, VA | $40,896 | $37,240 | #652 | $23,897 |
Other Majors at Montreat College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $67,034 | — | #480 of 1176 |
| Psychology | $39,845 | $29,234 | #9 of 9 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Montreat College communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn $41,209 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Montreat College rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Montreat College ranks #621 by median pay four years after graduation, and #598 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Montreat College worth it?
Its graduates earn 27% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359).
← All data for Montreat College · 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.