Communication and Media Studies at Queens University of Charlotte
Charlotte, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 18 graduates a year
Queens University of Charlotte graduates in communication and media studies earn 17% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 41% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Queens University of 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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| 81 | James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA | $66,436 | $60,496 | #146 | $42,769 |
| 82 | Saint Mary's College Notre Dame, IN | $66,335 | $71,165 | #21 | $32,322 |
| 83 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA | $66,106 | $60,196 | #154 | $44,309 |
| 84 | Queens University of Charlotte Charlotte, NC | $65,985 | $70,811 | #27 | $36,279 |
| 85 | Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN | $65,517 | $70,288 | #34 | $41,409 |
| 86 | Norwich University Northfield, VT | $65,497 | $67,271 | #52 | $37,161 |
| 87 | McDaniel College Westminster, MD | $65,411 | $57,406 | #227 | $32,402 |
Other Communication and Media Studies Credentials at Queens University of Charlotte
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $48,699 | $76,244 | $48,500 |
Other Majors at Queens University of Charlotte by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $94,719 | — | #85 of 452 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $88,292 | — | #132 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $82,572 | $54,032 | #103 of 1176 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $79,586 | $73,479 | #730 of 966 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | $54,170 | — | #102 of 156 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $52,870 | $31,611 | #149 of 299 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $41,303 | — | #587 of 610 |
| Biology | — | $29,163 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Queens University of Charlotte communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,279 one year after graduating and $65,985 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Queens University of Charlotte rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Queens University of Charlotte ranks #84 by median pay four years after graduation, and #27 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Queens University of Charlotte worth it?
Its graduates earn 17% more than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,975.
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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.