Communication and Media Studies at Wake Forest University
Winston-salem, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 124 graduates a year
Wake Forest University graduates in communication and media studies earn 38% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 29% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Wake Forest 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 |
| 11 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $79,112 | $69,323 | #42 | $50,552 |
| 12 | Emory University Atlanta, GA | $78,866 | $81,642 | #8 | $37,237 |
| 13 | Fairfield University Fairfield, CT | $78,081 | $70,298 | #33 | $46,677 |
| 14 | Wake Forest University Winston-salem, NC | $77,984 | $83,688 | #6 | $42,055 |
| 15 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $77,244 | $73,520 | #16 | $46,405 |
| 16 | Tulane University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA | $76,945 | $89,070 | #3 | $33,428 |
| 17 | University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA | $76,243 | $69,426 | #39 | $47,368 |
Other Majors at Wake Forest University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $146,608 | — | #3 of 126 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $145,996 | $85,944 | #6 of 452 |
| Business/Commerce | $118,167 | $76,722 | #4 of 271 |
| Computer Science | $115,493 | $75,625 | #91 of 349 |
| Economics | $98,209 | $56,416 | #72 of 368 |
| Political Science and Government | $85,668 | $47,161 | #29 of 565 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $79,599 | $21,192 | #5 of 610 |
| English Language and Literature | $77,847 | $31,449 | #5 of 576 |
| Psychology | $64,814 | $34,823 | #41 of 1027 |
| Biology | $63,292 | $30,666 | #234 of 841 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $60,875 | — | #66 of 225 |
| Sociology | $60,635 | $46,257 | #76 of 462 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Wake Forest University communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $42,055 one year after graduating and $77,984 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Wake Forest University rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Wake Forest University ranks #14 by median pay four years after graduation, and #6 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Wake Forest University worth it?
Its graduates earn 38% more than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,250.
← All data for Wake Forest University · Methodology
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.