Communication and Media Studies at Linfield University
Mcminnville, OR · Bachelor's Degree · about 15 graduates a year
Linfield University graduates in communication and media studies earn 4% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 50% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Linfield 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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| 330 | Edgewood College Madison, WI | $54,257 | $56,457 | #255 | $42,950 |
| 331 | Central Connecticut State University New Britain, CT | $54,195 | $48,793 | #508 | $30,399 |
| 332 | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Kutztown, PA | $54,173 | $55,094 | #309 | $35,957 |
| 333 | Linfield University Mcminnville, OR | $54,091 | $54,410 | #331 | $30,860 |
| 334 | California State University-Stanislaus Turlock, CA | $54,007 | $49,143 | #500 | $30,179 |
| 335 | Alma College Alma, MI | $53,947 | $56,881 | #242 | — |
| 336 | University of Wisconsin-Parkside Kenosha, WI | $53,923 | $56,109 | #280 | $37,107 |
Other Majors at Linfield University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $109,374 | $95,604 | #70 of 966 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $78,683 | $58,914 | #279 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $77,983 | $43,512 | #180 of 1176 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $67,946 | $47,517 | #364 of 452 |
| Marketing | $66,731 | $46,734 | #257 of 516 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $58,347 | $31,285 | #152 of 610 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $57,975 | — | #56 of 345 |
| Psychology | $53,493 | $34,628 | #327 of 1027 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $52,429 | $43,862 | #153 of 680 |
| Biology | $49,714 | $42,677 | #693 of 841 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Linfield University communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,860 one year after graduating and $54,091 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Linfield University rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Linfield University ranks #333 by median pay four years after graduation, and #331 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Linfield University worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% less 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.