Communication and Media Studies at Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 58 graduates a year
Western Carolina University 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 43% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Western Carolina 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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| 589 | Austin Peay State University Clarksville, TN | $43,511 | $47,531 | #532 | $25,643 |
| 590 | Grambling State University Grambling, LA | $43,324 | $50,151 | #475 | $27,375 |
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Western Carolina University communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $28,996 one year after graduating and $43,322 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Western Carolina University rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Western Carolina University ranks #592 by median pay four years after graduation, and #559 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Western Carolina University 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 $18,697.
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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.