Communication and Media Studies at Ohio University-Lancaster Campus
Lancaster, OH · Bachelor's Degree · about 15 graduates a year
Ohio University-Lancaster Campus graduates in communication and media studies earn 3% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 39% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Ohio University-Lancaster Campus 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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| 313 | Ohio University-Eastern Campus Saint Clairsville, OH | $54,695 | $58,368 | #205 | $36,666 |
| 314 | Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus Chillicothe, OH | $54,695 | $58,368 | #206 | $36,666 |
| 315 | Ohio University-Southern Campus Ironton, OH | $54,695 | $58,368 | #207 | $36,666 |
| 316 | Ohio University-Lancaster Campus Lancaster, OH | $54,695 | $58,368 | #208 | $36,666 |
| 317 | Ohio University-Main Campus Athens, OH | $54,695 | $58,368 | #209 | $36,666 |
| 318 | Ohio University-Zanesville Campus Zanesville, OH | $54,695 | $58,368 | #210 | $36,666 |
| 319 | Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ | $54,622 | $56,125 | #279 | $38,507 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Ohio University-Lancaster Campus communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,666 one year after graduating and $54,695 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Ohio University-Lancaster Campus rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Ohio University-Lancaster Campus ranks #316 by median pay four years after graduation, and #208 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Ohio University-Lancaster Campus worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,500.
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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.