Communication and Media Studies at East Central University
Ada, OK · Bachelor's Degree · about 20 graduates a year
East Central University graduates in communication and media studies earn 36% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 61% of one year’s pay at that point.
How East Central 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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| 645 | Northwestern State University of Louisiana Natchitoches, LA | $37,273 | $43,146 | #611 | $25,137 |
| 646 | Texas A & M University-Kingsville Kingsville, TX | $37,038 | $37,657 | #647 | $20,175 |
| 647 | University of Central Arkansas Conway, AR | $36,336 | $42,819 | #615 | $28,490 |
| 648 | East Central University Ada, OK | $36,280 | $40,734 | #635 | $24,638 |
| 649 | Trevecca Nazarene University Nashville, TN | $36,070 | $39,403 | #641 | $27,053 |
| 650 | Gardner-Webb University Boiling Springs, NC | $35,982 | $38,614 | #644 | — |
| 651 | University of Arkansas-Fort Smith Fort Smith, AR | $35,760 | $42,140 | #621 | $28,951 |
Other Majors at East Central University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $78,578 | $71,297 | #785 of 966 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $67,666 | $45,779 | #398 of 459 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $66,711 | $46,419 | #555 of 796 |
| Social Work | $59,384 | — | #58 of 420 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $52,488 | $38,401 | #1038 of 1176 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $51,120 | $41,437 | #463 of 660 |
| Biology | $49,124 | $32,077 | #711 of 841 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $46,698 | $29,616 | #502 of 610 |
| Human Services | $44,238 | $32,083 | #68 of 94 |
| Psychology | $42,253 | $34,597 | #911 of 1027 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $41,552 | $40,370 | #612 of 680 |
| English Language and Literature | $40,890 | $40,559 | #485 of 576 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | — | $37,389 | — |
| History | — | $31,159 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do East Central University communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $24,638 one year after graduating and $36,280 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does East Central University rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, East Central University ranks #648 by median pay four years after graduation, and #635 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at East Central University worth it?
Its graduates earn 36% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,250.
← All data for East Central 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.