Communication and Media Studies at Oral Roberts University
Tulsa, OK · Bachelor's Degree · about 14 graduates a year
Oral Roberts University graduates in communication and media studies earn 30% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 63% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Oral Roberts 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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| 634 | The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg, TX | $39,940 | $40,607 | #638 | $26,748 |
| 635 | Lindsey Wilson College Columbia, KY | $39,686 | $44,937 | #580 | $25,549 |
| 636 | University of the Incarnate Word San Antonio, TX | $39,660 | $40,323 | #639 | $17,048 |
| 637 | Oral Roberts University Tulsa, OK | $39,535 | $44,388 | #593 | $39,206 |
| 638 | Albany State University Albany, GA | $39,265 | $40,647 | #636 | — |
| 639 | Alabama State University Montgomery, AL | $38,566 | $43,776 | #603 | $21,996 |
| 640 | Fayetteville State University Fayetteville, NC | $38,325 | $41,128 | #633 | $24,210 |
Other Majors at Oral Roberts University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | $84,649 | $66,805 | #43 of 57 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $79,547 | $71,417 | #735 of 966 |
| Marketing | $65,210 | $41,590 | #288 of 516 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $58,754 | $37,748 | #840 of 1176 |
| Psychology | $49,447 | $29,474 | #566 of 1027 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $46,214 | $32,150 | #514 of 610 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | $45,360 | $27,088 | #15 of 25 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $44,177 | $46,531 | #521 of 680 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $42,753 | $46,069 | #324 of 345 |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries | $36,493 | — | #26 of 29 |
| Biology | — | $29,582 | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | — | $25,696 | — |
| Music | — | $19,126 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Oral Roberts University communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $39,206 one year after graduating and $39,535 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Oral Roberts University rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Oral Roberts University ranks #637 by median pay four years after graduation, and #593 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Oral Roberts University worth it?
Its graduates earn 30% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,933.
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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.