Communication and Media Studies at Shaw University
Raleigh, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 21 graduates a year
Shaw University graduates in communication and media studies earn 49% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 142% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Shaw 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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| 656 | New York Institute of Technology Old Westbury, NY | $32,748 | $31,169 | #658 | $30,993 |
| 657 | Bryan College-Dayton Dayton, TN | $32,530 | $35,536 | #655 | — |
| 658 | Bethune-Cookman University Daytona Beach, FL | $30,852 | $32,838 | #657 | — |
| 659 | Shaw University Raleigh, NC | $28,545 | $30,633 | #659 | — |
| 660 | Fort Valley State University Fort Valley, GA | $26,285 | $27,210 | #660 | $22,410 |
Other Majors at Shaw University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $47,401 | $34,652 | #1128 of 1176 |
| Social Work | $46,981 | $31,138 | #342 of 420 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $44,010 | $18,987 | #563 of 610 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $43,299 | $25,649 | #627 of 660 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | — | $32,241 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Shaw University communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn $28,545 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Shaw University rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Shaw University ranks #659 by median pay four years after graduation, and #659 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Shaw University worth it?
Its graduates earn 49% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $40,500.
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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.