Communication and Media Studies at Kent State University at Ashtabula
Ashtabula, OH · Bachelor's Degree
Kent State University at Ashtabula graduates in communication and media studies earn 12% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 51% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Kent State University at Ashtabula 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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| 460 | The New School New York, NY | $49,489 | $47,103 | #544 | $22,365 |
| 461 | Waldorf University Forest City, IA | $49,473 | $52,040 | #403 | — |
| 462 | Mercy University Dobbs Ferry, NY | $49,395 | $47,014 | #549 | $31,079 |
| 463 | Kent State University at Ashtabula Ashtabula, OH | $49,375 | $52,691 | #378 | $35,804 |
| 464 | Kent State University at East Liverpool East Liverpool, OH | $49,375 | $52,691 | #379 | $35,804 |
| 465 | Kent State University at Stark North Canton, OH | $49,375 | $52,691 | #380 | $35,804 |
| 466 | Kent State University at Trumbull Warren, OH | $49,375 | $52,691 | #381 | $35,804 |
Other Majors at Kent State University at Ashtabula by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $67,676 | $59,567 | #131 of 253 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $62,265 | $43,509 | #700 of 1176 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | $57,360 | $41,924 | #29 of 48 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | $56,143 | $31,926 | #67 of 137 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $53,833 | $41,205 | #206 of 476 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $48,569 | $33,980 | #528 of 660 |
| Psychology | $42,328 | $28,474 | #900 of 1027 |
| Sociology | $40,217 | $29,183 | #439 of 462 |
| English Language and Literature | $36,241 | $22,318 | #550 of 576 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Kent State University at Ashtabula communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,804 one year after graduating and $49,375 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Kent State University at Ashtabula rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Kent State University at Ashtabula ranks #463 by median pay four years after graduation, and #378 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Kent State University at Ashtabula worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,000.
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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.