Communication and Media Studies at Walsh University
North Canton, OH · Bachelor's Degree · about 12 graduates a year
Walsh University graduates in communication and media studies earn 18% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 58% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Walsh 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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| 540 | Jackson State University Jackson, MS | $46,472 | $56,385 | #269 | $24,235 |
| 541 | Monmouth College Monmouth, IL | $46,462 | $45,649 | #573 | — |
| 542 | Delaware State University Dover, DE | $46,440 | $46,162 | #564 | $30,098 |
| 543 | Walsh University North Canton, OH | $46,374 | $49,488 | #492 | $29,861 |
| 544 | Nicholls State University Thibodaux, LA | $46,355 | $53,659 | #350 | $29,508 |
| 545 | Regis University Denver, CO | $46,341 | $43,338 | #609 | — |
| 546 | Indiana University-Kokomo Kokomo, IN | $46,136 | $49,495 | #490 | $31,085 |
Other Majors at Walsh University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $81,510 | $68,181 | #667 of 966 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $75,364 | $48,824 | #233 of 1176 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $71,604 | $57,043 | #439 of 796 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $71,266 | $80,566 | #72 of 187 |
| Business/Corporate Communications | $71,001 | $46,213 | #5 of 25 |
| Marketing | $68,678 | — | #212 of 516 |
| Biology | $66,592 | $31,250 | #155 of 841 |
| Sociology | $55,867 | — | #146 of 462 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $53,469 | — | #305 of 610 |
| Psychology | $51,967 | $27,577 | #399 of 1027 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $39,112 | $34,355 | #651 of 680 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | — | $38,609 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Walsh University communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,861 one year after graduating and $46,374 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Walsh University rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Walsh University ranks #543 by median pay four years after graduation, and #492 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Walsh University worth it?
Its graduates earn 18% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
← All data for Walsh University · Methodology
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.