Communication and Media Studies at Lewis & Clark College
Portland, OR · Bachelor's Degree · about 22 graduates a year
Lewis & Clark College graduates in communication and media studies earn 6% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 39% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Lewis & Clark College 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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| 355 | Lasell University Newton, MA | $53,172 | $46,824 | #553 | $30,379 |
| 356 | Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, KY | $53,082 | $60,105 | #155 | $38,637 |
| 357 | University of Southern Maine Portland, ME | $53,033 | $56,360 | #270 | $35,920 |
| 358 | Lewis & Clark College Portland, OR | $53,026 | $53,338 | #358 | $17,707 |
| 359 | Texas State University San Marcos, TX | $53,009 | $53,895 | #344 | $37,386 |
| 360 | Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ | $52,957 | $54,414 | #330 | $41,491 |
| 361 | Saint Norbert College De Pere, WI | $52,927 | $55,073 | #312 | $38,287 |
Other Majors at Lewis & Clark College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $81,567 | $49,576 | #168 of 368 |
| Computer Science | — | $66,653 | — |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $57,783 | — | #89 of 118 |
| Psychology | $55,288 | $26,790 | #239 of 1027 |
| Sociology and Anthropology | $52,622 | $24,098 | #2 of 9 |
| Sociology | $52,232 | — | #227 of 462 |
| Biology | $49,503 | $24,050 | #700 of 841 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $42,788 | — | #179 of 423 |
| English Language and Literature | $39,705 | $26,998 | #507 of 576 |
| Political Science and Government | — | $38,784 | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | — | $33,002 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Lewis & Clark College communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $17,707 one year after graduating and $53,026 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Lewis & Clark College rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Lewis & Clark College ranks #358 by median pay four years after graduation, and #358 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Lewis & Clark College worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,500.
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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.