Communication and Media Studies at North Carolina A & T State University
Greensboro, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 115 graduates a year
North Carolina A & T State University graduates in communication and media studies earn 13% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 53% of one year’s pay at that point.
How North Carolina A & T 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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| 479 | Cornerstone University Grand Rapids, MI | $48,923 | $51,584 | #418 | $30,615 |
| 480 | Prairie View A & M University Prairie View, TX | $48,887 | $49,704 | #485 | $22,269 |
| 481 | Bemidji State University Bemidji, MN | $48,877 | $46,688 | #556 | $34,243 |
| 482 | North Carolina A & T State University Greensboro, NC | $48,804 | $52,374 | #395 | $28,985 |
| 483 | Frostburg State University Frostburg, MD | $48,762 | $42,794 | #617 | $28,720 |
| 484 | Belmont University Nashville, TN | $48,737 | $53,240 | #362 | $41,889 |
| 485 | University of Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN | $48,711 | $52,258 | #399 | $33,054 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do North Carolina A & T State University communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $28,985 one year after graduating and $48,804 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does North Carolina A & T State University rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, North Carolina A & T State University ranks #482 by median pay four years after graduation, and #395 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at North Carolina A & T State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,000.
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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.