Communication and Media Studies at Kent State University at Kent
Kent, OH · Bachelor's Degree · about 129 graduates a year
Kent State University at Kent 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 Kent 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 |
| … | |||||
| 466 | Kent State University at Trumbull Warren, OH | $49,375 | $52,691 | #381 | $35,804 |
| 467 | Kent State University at Tuscarawas New Philadelphia, OH | $49,375 | $52,691 | #382 | $35,804 |
| 468 | Kent State University at Salem Salem, OH | $49,375 | $52,691 | #383 | $35,804 |
| 469 | Kent State University at Kent Kent, OH | $49,375 | $52,691 | #384 | $35,804 |
| 470 | Purdue University Northwest Hammond, IN | $49,326 | $52,918 | #372 | $25,541 |
| 471 | Spring Hill College Mobile, AL | $49,227 | $55,877 | #285 | — |
| 472 | Abilene Christian University Abilene, TX | $49,202 | $50,024 | #476 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Kent State University at Kent 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 Kent rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Kent State University at Kent ranks #469 by median pay four years after graduation, and #384 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Kent State University at Kent 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.