Communication and Media Studies at Miami University-Middletown
Middletown, OH · Bachelor's Degree · about 3 graduates a year
Miami University-Middletown graduates in communication and media studies earn 1% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 35% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Miami University-Middletown 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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| 270 | DePaul University Chicago, IL | $56,014 | $55,033 | #313 | $34,453 |
| 271 | Eastern Oregon University La Grande, OR | $56,013 | $56,343 | #272 | $37,143 |
| 272 | Miami University-Hamilton Hamilton, OH | $55,919 | $59,674 | #164 | $34,959 |
| 273 | Miami University-Middletown Middletown, OH | $55,919 | $59,674 | #165 | $34,959 |
| 274 | Miami University-Oxford Oxford, OH | $55,919 | $59,674 | #166 | $34,959 |
| 275 | Molloy College Rockville Centre, NY | $55,878 | $53,184 | #365 | $31,517 |
| 276 | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI | $55,697 | $57,955 | #219 | $38,040 |
Other Majors at Miami University-Middletown by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $94,001 | $66,030 | #157 of 459 |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $89,862 | $69,483 | #4 of 34 |
| Marketing | $86,919 | $59,043 | #39 of 516 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $82,411 | $50,938 | #5 of 158 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $79,710 | $50,700 | #13 of 178 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $77,451 | $71,404 | #830 of 966 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | $72,484 | $34,923 | #10 of 48 |
| Biology | $72,037 | $38,122 | #71 of 841 |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | $67,193 | $47,731 | #27 of 67 |
| Psychology | $58,255 | $36,190 | #132 of 1027 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $57,868 | $36,612 | #216 of 660 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $51,919 | $40,556 | #252 of 476 |
| English Language and Literature | $46,269 | $27,356 | #373 of 576 |
| Security Science and Technology | — | $43,918 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Miami University-Middletown communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,959 one year after graduating and $55,919 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Miami University-Middletown rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Miami University-Middletown ranks #273 by median pay four years after graduation, and #165 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Miami University-Middletown worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,750.
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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.