Communication and Media Studies at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH · Bachelor's Degree · about 175 graduates a year
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus graduates in communication and media studies earn 1% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 38% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Cincinnati-Main 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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| 247 | Ramapo College of New Jersey Mahwah, NJ | $56,894 | $49,935 | #481 | $31,966 |
| 248 | Central Washington University Ellensburg, WA | $56,862 | $52,301 | #398 | $35,820 |
| 249 | University of Illinois Chicago Chicago, IL | $56,845 | $55,850 | #289 | $38,912 |
| 250 | University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH | $56,818 | $60,633 | #143 | $41,138 |
| 251 | Mount Mary University Milwaukee, WI | $56,763 | $59,065 | #187 | — |
| 252 | Wittenberg University Springfield, OH | $56,711 | $60,519 | #144 | $36,715 |
| 253 | Southern Connecticut State University New Haven, CT | $56,694 | $51,043 | #439 | $29,984 |
Other Communication and Media Studies Credentials at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate's Degree | $38,767 | $55,995 | $17,392 |
Other Majors at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Cincinnati-Main Campus communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $41,138 one year after graduating and $56,818 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Cincinnati-Main Campus rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, University of Cincinnati-Main Campus ranks #250 by median pay four years after graduation, and #143 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% more than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,644.
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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.