Communication and Media Studies at Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH · Bachelor's Degree · about 26 graduates a year
Wright State University-Main Campus graduates in communication and media studies earn 27% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 59% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Wright State University-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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| 620 | Regent University Virginia Beach, VA | $41,335 | $37,639 | #648 | $29,313 |
| 621 | Montreat College Montreat, NC | $41,209 | $44,223 | #598 | — |
| 622 | Wingate University Wingate, NC | $41,013 | $44,013 | #601 | — |
| 623 | Wright State University-Main Campus Dayton, OH | $40,908 | $43,655 | #605 | $33,171 |
| 624 | Virginia State University Petersburg, VA | $40,896 | $37,240 | #652 | $23,897 |
| 625 | Arcadia University Glenside, PA | $40,740 | $41,433 | #629 | $27,061 |
| 626 | University of the Cumberlands Williamsburg, KY | $40,699 | $46,084 | #567 | $27,754 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Wright State University-Main Campus communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $33,171 one year after graduating and $40,908 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Wright State University-Main Campus rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Wright State University-Main Campus ranks #623 by median pay four years after graduation, and #605 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Wright State University-Main Campus worth it?
Its graduates earn 27% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,250.
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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.