Communication and Media Studies at Wittenberg University
Springfield, OH · Bachelor's Degree · about 13 graduates a year
Wittenberg University 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 48% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Wittenberg 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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| 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 |
| 254 | San Diego Christian College Santee, CA | $56,685 | $51,580 | #419 | — |
| 255 | Auburn University Auburn, AL | $56,636 | $64,287 | #79 | $35,929 |
Other Majors at Wittenberg University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $95,069 | — | #82 of 452 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $72,289 | — | #25 of 610 |
| Marketing | $69,280 | $48,832 | #201 of 516 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $65,481 | — | #610 of 796 |
| Business/Commerce | $62,936 | — | #179 of 271 |
| Biology | $53,304 | $38,072 | #592 of 841 |
| Psychology | $50,147 | — | #506 of 1027 |
| Political Science and Government | $46,577 | — | #549 of 565 |
| Sociology | $44,809 | — | #388 of 462 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $44,325 | $36,752 | #514 of 680 |
| History | $43,712 | — | #398 of 459 |
| English Language and Literature | $40,078 | — | #502 of 576 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Wittenberg University communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,715 one year after graduating and $56,711 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Wittenberg University rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Wittenberg University ranks #252 by median pay four years after graduation, and #144 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Wittenberg University 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 $27,000.
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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.