Communication and Media Studies at University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 175 graduates a year
University of North Carolina Wilmington graduates in communication and media studies earn 4% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 35% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of North Carolina Wilmington 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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| 322 | University of Wyoming Laramie, WY | $54,433 | $56,731 | #249 | $28,547 |
| 323 | Allegheny College Meadville, PA | $54,366 | $55,291 | #303 | $31,994 |
| 324 | University of North Florida Jacksonville, FL | $54,360 | $57,859 | #221 | $36,842 |
| 325 | University of North Carolina Wilmington Wilmington, NC | $54,315 | $58,288 | #212 | $36,695 |
| 326 | Albion College Albion, MI | $54,300 | $57,253 | #235 | $39,209 |
| 327 | The University of Montana Missoula, MT | $54,300 | $59,314 | #180 | $34,377 |
| 328 | Temple University Philadelphia, PA | $54,283 | $55,206 | #304 | $34,496 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of North Carolina Wilmington communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,695 one year after graduating and $54,315 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of North Carolina Wilmington rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, University of North Carolina Wilmington ranks #325 by median pay four years after graduation, and #212 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at University of North Carolina Wilmington worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,000.
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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.