Communication and Media Studies at Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR · Bachelor's Degree · about 27 graduates a year
Western Oregon University graduates in communication and media studies earn 12% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 40% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Western Oregon 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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| 450 | University of Houston-Clear Lake Houston, TX | $49,841 | $50,674 | #454 | $28,566 |
| 451 | St. Francis College Brooklyn, NY | $49,805 | $47,404 | #535 | $23,811 |
| 452 | Lamar University Beaumont, TX | $49,746 | $50,577 | #456 | $32,556 |
| 453 | Western Oregon University Monmouth, OR | $49,630 | $49,922 | #482 | $37,600 |
| 454 | University of South Carolina Beaufort Bluffton, SC | $49,545 | $54,938 | #315 | $28,017 |
| 455 | University of Houston Houston, TX | $49,545 | $50,373 | #466 | $37,958 |
| 456 | University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Belton, TX | $49,545 | $50,373 | #467 | $34,282 |
Other Majors at Western Oregon University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $90,324 | $51,703 | #198 of 459 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $60,363 | $40,289 | #142 of 660 |
| Business/Commerce | $59,599 | $42,281 | #208 of 271 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $54,761 | $44,845 | #101 of 680 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $54,540 | $32,249 | #270 of 610 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $53,550 | $31,893 | #123 of 207 |
| Public Health | $52,452 | $35,701 | #149 of 215 |
| Psychology | $52,407 | $34,038 | #380 of 1027 |
| Social Sciences | $51,921 | $34,245 | #47 of 87 |
| American Sign Language | $48,295 | $31,576 | #6 of 20 |
| Education | $46,042 | $43,879 | #51 of 71 |
| Biology | $45,268 | $25,726 | #785 of 841 |
| Information Science/Studies | — | $39,320 | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $31,048 | — | #241 of 255 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $30,437 | $31,917 | #407 of 423 |
| Design and Applied Arts | — | $23,583 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Western Oregon University communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $37,600 one year after graduating and $49,630 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Western Oregon University rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Western Oregon University ranks #453 by median pay four years after graduation, and #482 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Western Oregon University worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,654.
← All data for Western Oregon 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.