Communication and Media Studies at University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 186 graduates a year
University of North Carolina at Greensboro graduates in communication and media studies earn 23% 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 University of North Carolina at Greensboro 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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| 591 | Chestnut Hill College Philadelphia, PA | $43,323 | $44,060 | #600 | $28,212 |
| 592 | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | $43,322 | $46,491 | #559 | $28,996 |
| 593 | Auburn University at Montgomery Montgomery, AL | $43,317 | $49,169 | #498 | $31,354 |
| 594 | University of North Carolina at Greensboro Greensboro, NC | $43,231 | $46,393 | #561 | $30,559 |
| 595 | North Carolina Central University Durham, NC | $43,230 | $46,392 | #562 | $25,750 |
| 596 | Calvin University Grand Rapids, MI | $43,138 | $45,484 | #575 | $30,071 |
| 597 | Tennessee State University Nashville, TN | $43,121 | $47,105 | #543 | $25,140 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of North Carolina at Greensboro communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,559 one year after graduating and $43,231 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of North Carolina at Greensboro rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, University of North Carolina at Greensboro ranks #594 by median pay four years after graduation, and #561 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at University of North Carolina at Greensboro worth it?
Its graduates earn 23% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,000.
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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.