Communication and Media Studies at John Carroll University
University Heights, OH · Bachelor's Degree · about 39 graduates a year
John Carroll University graduates in communication and media studies earn 10% more 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 John Carroll 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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| 121 | Seattle Pacific University Seattle, WA | $62,411 | $57,405 | #228 | $32,260 |
| 122 | Washington State University Pullman, WA | $62,406 | $57,400 | #229 | $38,747 |
| 123 | Hofstra University Hempstead, NY | $62,361 | $59,355 | #178 | $39,782 |
| 124 | John Carroll University University Heights, OH | $62,270 | $66,451 | #60 | $41,072 |
| 125 | Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH | $62,096 | $66,266 | #63 | $41,232 |
| 126 | Rollins College Winter Park, FL | $62,086 | $66,083 | #66 | $36,285 |
| 127 | North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, NC | $62,039 | $66,577 | #57 | $39,889 |
Other Majors at John Carroll University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $91,386 | $65,098 | #97 of 368 |
| Computer Science | $88,824 | $65,716 | #253 of 349 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $86,546 | $62,145 | #155 of 796 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $84,728 | $55,590 | #144 of 452 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $78,272 | $54,238 | #175 of 1176 |
| Marketing | $73,881 | $48,890 | #134 of 516 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $72,144 | $50,938 | #66 of 187 |
| Biology | $69,024 | — | #112 of 841 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $65,098 | $27,971 | #63 of 610 |
| Political Science and Government | $57,377 | $28,507 | #388 of 565 |
| Sociology | $57,173 | $36,845 | #123 of 462 |
| Psychology | $54,870 | $36,602 | #256 of 1027 |
| English Language and Literature | $49,493 | $29,095 | #265 of 576 |
| Education | $45,791 | $37,978 | #53 of 71 |
| Chemistry | — | $30,087 | — |
| Philosophy | — | $17,813 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do John Carroll University communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $41,072 one year after graduating and $62,270 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does John Carroll University rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, John Carroll University ranks #124 by median pay four years after graduation, and #60 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at John Carroll University worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% more than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.