Communication and Media Studies at Allegheny College
Meadville, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 17 graduates a year
Allegheny College 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 Allegheny 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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| 320 | Saint Edward's University Austin, TX | $54,558 | $55,469 | #299 | $31,117 |
| 321 | Canisius University Buffalo, NY | $54,529 | $51,900 | #408 | $35,264 |
| 322 | University of Wyoming Laramie, WY | $54,433 | $56,731 | #249 | $28,547 |
| 323 | Allegheny College Meadville, PA | $54,366 | $55,291 | #303 | $31,994 |
| 324 | University of North Florida Jacksonville, FL | $54,360 | $57,859 | #221 | $36,842 |
| 325 | University of North Carolina Wilmington Wilmington, NC | $54,315 | $58,288 | #212 | $36,695 |
| 326 | Albion College Albion, MI | $54,300 | $57,253 | #235 | $39,209 |
Other Majors at Allegheny College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $86,069 | $58,811 | #271 of 349 |
| Economics | $79,018 | $51,722 | #190 of 368 |
| Public Health | $64,595 | $32,328 | #46 of 215 |
| Political Science and Government | $60,241 | $30,834 | #316 of 565 |
| Biology | $59,989 | $35,620 | #335 of 841 |
| History | $53,454 | $20,713 | #170 of 459 |
| English Language and Literature | $51,381 | — | #204 of 576 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $51,265 | $30,552 | #176 of 265 |
| Psychology | $48,890 | $35,218 | #610 of 1027 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | — | $36,178 | — |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | — | $24,303 | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | $21,822 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Allegheny College communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,994 one year after graduating and $54,366 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Allegheny College rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Allegheny College ranks #323 by median pay four years after graduation, and #303 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Allegheny College 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.