Communication and Media Studies at The College of Wooster
Wooster, OH · Bachelor's Degree · about 27 graduates a year
The College of Wooster graduates in communication and media studies earn 8% more 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 The College of Wooster 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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| 149 | University of Maryland-Baltimore County Baltimore, MD | $60,957 | $53,497 | #356 | $30,737 |
| 150 | State University of New York at New Paltz New Paltz, NY | $60,929 | $57,992 | #217 | $29,860 |
| 151 | University of Massachusetts-Amherst Amherst, MA | $60,891 | $53,621 | #352 | $36,380 |
| 152 | The College of Wooster Wooster, OH | $60,884 | $64,972 | #72 | $39,527 |
| 153 | California Baptist University Riverside, CA | $60,883 | $55,400 | #300 | $42,300 |
| 154 | Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | $60,807 | $64,114 | #81 | $36,390 |
| 155 | The University of Texas Permian Basin Odessa, TX | $60,805 | $61,821 | #120 | $46,203 |
Other Majors at The College of Wooster by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | $86,578 | — | #55 of 309 |
| Economics | $79,310 | — | #188 of 368 |
| Political Science and Government | $64,760 | $38,727 | #209 of 565 |
| Psychology | $60,250 | — | #98 of 1027 |
| Sociology | $56,115 | $32,462 | #144 of 462 |
| English Language and Literature | $55,456 | $30,746 | #118 of 576 |
| History | $48,903 | $28,013 | #275 of 459 |
| Biology | — | $32,462 | — |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | — | $29,942 | — |
| Philosophy | — | $27,174 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do The College of Wooster communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $39,527 one year after graduating and $60,884 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does The College of Wooster rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, The College of Wooster ranks #152 by median pay four years after graduation, and #72 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at The College of Wooster worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% more than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,111.
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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.