Communication and Media Studies at Franciscan University of Steubenville
Steubenville, OH · Bachelor's Degree · about 24 graduates a year
Franciscan University of Steubenville graduates in communication and media studies earn 25% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 56% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Franciscan University of Steubenville 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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| 609 | Olivet Nazarene University Bourbonnais, IL | $42,321 | $41,580 | #627 | $23,259 |
| 610 | Saint Peter's University Jersey City, NJ | $42,264 | $37,094 | #653 | $28,911 |
| 611 | Chatham University Pittsburgh, PA | $42,204 | $42,922 | #613 | — |
| 612 | Franciscan University of Steubenville Steubenville, OH | $42,188 | $45,021 | #579 | $33,991 |
| 613 | University of North Carolina at Pembroke Pembroke, NC | $41,864 | $44,926 | #581 | $26,411 |
| 614 | Missouri Southern State University Joplin, MO | $41,771 | $44,787 | #585 | $30,201 |
| 615 | University of Hawaii at Hilo Hilo, HI | $41,750 | $37,988 | #646 | $25,159 |
Other Majors at Franciscan University of Steubenville by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $75,362 | — | #345 of 796 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $72,426 | — | #295 of 452 |
| Mathematics | $72,194 | — | #139 of 309 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $68,809 | $66,507 | #951 of 966 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $66,879 | $31,932 | #488 of 1176 |
| Biology | $62,048 | $34,567 | #277 of 841 |
| Marketing | $56,937 | $37,833 | #436 of 516 |
| Social Work | $44,867 | $36,697 | #379 of 420 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $42,987 | $35,050 | #575 of 680 |
| Religious Education | $40,987 | $35,803 | #8 of 12 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | $39,091 | $29,656 | #22 of 25 |
| English Language and Literature | $38,761 | $27,354 | #518 of 576 |
| History | $37,605 | $29,424 | #452 of 459 |
| Psychology | — | $35,793 | — |
| Philosophy | $31,906 | $32,165 | #86 of 86 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Franciscan University of Steubenville communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $33,991 one year after graduating and $42,188 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Franciscan University of Steubenville rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Franciscan University of Steubenville ranks #612 by median pay four years after graduation, and #579 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Franciscan University of Steubenville worth it?
Its graduates earn 25% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,720.
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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.