Communication and Media Studies at Willamette University
Salem, OR · Bachelor's Degree · about 22 graduates a year
Willamette University graduates in communication and media studies earn 25% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 31% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Willamette 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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| 40 | Roger Williams University Bristol, RI | $70,575 | $69,509 | #38 | $33,596 |
| 41 | University of Oregon Eugene, OR | $70,532 | $70,948 | #24 | $33,165 |
| 42 | University of Delaware Newark, DE | $70,414 | $69,992 | #36 | $41,897 |
| 43 | Willamette University Salem, OR | $70,412 | $70,827 | #26 | $31,472 |
| 44 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC | $70,240 | $75,377 | #12 | $43,348 |
| 45 | Syracuse University Syracuse, NY | $70,106 | $66,726 | #55 | $36,767 |
| 46 | CUNY City College New York, NY | $69,948 | $66,576 | #58 | $42,734 |
Other Majors at Willamette University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $100,650 | $80,077 | #166 of 349 |
| Physics | $89,506 | — | #26 of 107 |
| Chemistry | $79,592 | — | #21 of 209 |
| Political Science and Government | $63,407 | $35,162 | #247 of 565 |
| Economics | $63,255 | $45,993 | #334 of 368 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $59,337 | — | #131 of 610 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $54,657 | $28,697 | #138 of 265 |
| English Language and Literature | $50,060 | $32,863 | #253 of 576 |
| Biology | $45,197 | $25,100 | #787 of 841 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $44,870 | — | #231 of 299 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $32,256 | — | #391 of 423 |
| Psychology | — | $29,678 | — |
| Sociology | — | $29,312 | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | $27,044 | — |
| History | — | $22,555 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Willamette University communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,472 one year after graduating and $70,412 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Willamette University rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Willamette University ranks #43 by median pay four years after graduation, and #26 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Willamette University worth it?
Its graduates earn 25% more than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,500.
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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.