Communication and Media Studies at Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH · Bachelor's Degree · about 19 graduates a year
Cedarville University graduates in communication and media studies earn 38% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Cedarville 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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| 649 | Trevecca Nazarene University Nashville, TN | $36,070 | $39,403 | #641 | $27,053 |
| 650 | Gardner-Webb University Boiling Springs, NC | $35,982 | $38,614 | #644 | — |
| 651 | University of Arkansas-Fort Smith Fort Smith, AR | $35,760 | $42,140 | #621 | $28,951 |
| 652 | Cedarville University Cedarville, OH | $34,958 | $37,305 | #650 | — |
| 653 | Winston-Salem State University Winston-salem, NC | $34,786 | $37,330 | #649 | $24,899 |
| 654 | Lycoming College Williamsport, PA | $33,916 | $34,493 | #656 | $29,696 |
| 655 | South Carolina State University Orangeburg, SC | $33,586 | $37,242 | #651 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Cedarville University communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn $34,958 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Cedarville University rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Cedarville University ranks #652 by median pay four years after graduation, and #650 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Cedarville University worth it?
Its graduates earn 38% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359).
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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.