Communication and Media Studies at Kent State University at Tuscarawas
New Philadelphia, OH · Bachelor's Degree
Kent State University at Tuscarawas 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 Tuscarawas 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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| 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 |
| 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 |
Other Majors at Kent State University at Tuscarawas by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $64,201 | $45,477 | #31 of 34 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $62,265 | $43,509 | #703 of 1176 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $53,833 | $41,205 | #210 of 476 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $48,569 | $33,980 | #532 of 660 |
| Psychology | $42,328 | $28,474 | #904 of 1027 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $41,717 | $33,040 | #607 of 680 |
| English Language and Literature | $36,241 | $22,318 | #554 of 576 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Kent State University at Tuscarawas 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 Tuscarawas rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Kent State University at Tuscarawas ranks #467 by median pay four years after graduation, and #382 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Kent State University at Tuscarawas 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.