Communication and Media Studies at Otterbein University
Westerville, OH · Bachelor's Degree · about 21 graduates a year
Otterbein University graduates in communication and media studies earn 9% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 36% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Otterbein University 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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| 410 | University of North Georgia Dahlonega, GA | $51,131 | $52,931 | #371 | $38,237 |
| 411 | Rhode Island College Providence, RI | $51,105 | $50,333 | #469 | $34,357 |
| 412 | Coastal Carolina University Conway, SC | $51,010 | $56,562 | #253 | $29,821 |
| 413 | Otterbein University Westerville, OH | $51,006 | $54,431 | #329 | $31,207 |
| 414 | California State University-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA | $50,989 | $46,397 | #560 | — |
| 415 | Eastern Washington University Cheney, WA | $50,969 | $46,881 | #550 | $37,782 |
| 416 | University of Mount Saint Vincent Bronx, NY | $50,940 | $48,484 | #511 | $28,842 |
Other Majors at Otterbein University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $80,188 | $69,287 | #705 of 966 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $70,328 | $44,689 | #367 of 1176 |
| Systems Engineering | — | $63,243 | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | $62,364 | $30,581 | #62 of 156 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $58,065 | $37,430 | #125 of 178 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | — | $55,364 | — |
| Psychology | $49,090 | $29,604 | #596 of 1027 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $47,383 | $38,651 | #371 of 680 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $46,521 | $31,851 | #508 of 610 |
| Biology | $42,619 | $24,341 | #809 of 841 |
| Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management | $41,121 | $19,801 | #32 of 37 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $38,023 | $12,546 | #167 of 255 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Otterbein University communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,207 one year after graduating and $51,006 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Otterbein University rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Otterbein University ranks #413 by median pay four years after graduation, and #329 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Otterbein University worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $18,500.
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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.