Communication and Media Studies at Albright College
Reading, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 5 graduates a year
Albright College graduates in communication and media studies earn 10% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 53% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Albright 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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| 427 | Heidelberg University Tiffin, OH | $50,626 | $54,026 | #341 | — |
| 428 | Adelphi University Garden City, NY | $50,556 | $48,119 | #521 | $16,178 |
| 429 | Fisher College Boston, MA | $50,535 | $44,501 | #589 | $38,510 |
| 430 | Albright College Reading, PA | $50,531 | $51,390 | #425 | $31,704 |
| 431 | Worcester State University Worcester, MA | $50,511 | $44,480 | #590 | $34,235 |
| 432 | Springfield College Springfield, MA | $50,506 | $44,476 | #591 | $30,607 |
| 433 | Springfield College-Regional, Online, and Continuing Education Springfield, MA | $50,506 | $44,476 | #592 | $30,607 |
Other Majors at Albright College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Information Science/Studies | $108,846 | $80,329 | #8 of 148 |
| Business/Commerce | $82,073 | $56,932 | #31 of 271 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $73,318 | $61,245 | #394 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $64,702 | $39,711 | #594 of 1176 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $60,589 | $48,838 | #15 of 59 |
| Criminology | $58,540 | — | #39 of 113 |
| Biology | $55,892 | $31,544 | #492 of 841 |
| Psychology | $55,100 | $32,149 | #247 of 1027 |
| Sociology | $53,702 | $24,310 | #198 of 462 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $52,894 | — | #233 of 476 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $51,507 | $29,793 | #164 of 299 |
| English Language and Literature | $51,149 | — | #209 of 576 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $44,441 | $18,099 | #131 of 423 |
| History | $39,097 | $19,041 | #443 of 459 |
| Music | — | $21,285 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Albright College communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,704 one year after graduating and $50,531 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Albright College rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Albright College ranks #430 by median pay four years after graduation, and #425 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Albright College worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% 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.