Communication and Media Studies at Arcadia University
Glenside, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 14 graduates a year
Arcadia University graduates in communication and media studies earn 28% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 66% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Arcadia 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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| 622 | Wingate University Wingate, NC | $41,013 | $44,013 | #601 | — |
| 623 | Wright State University-Main Campus Dayton, OH | $40,908 | $43,655 | #605 | $33,171 |
| 624 | Virginia State University Petersburg, VA | $40,896 | $37,240 | #652 | $23,897 |
| 625 | Arcadia University Glenside, PA | $40,740 | $41,433 | #629 | $27,061 |
| 626 | University of the Cumberlands Williamsburg, KY | $40,699 | $46,084 | #567 | $27,754 |
| 627 | Texas Southern University Houston, TX | $40,687 | $41,367 | #631 | — |
| 628 | Johnson C Smith University Charlotte, NC | $40,600 | $43,570 | #607 | $26,090 |
Other Majors at Arcadia University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $86,116 | $50,672 | #225 of 459 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $73,901 | $46,846 | #379 of 796 |
| Biology | $73,377 | $40,110 | #62 of 841 |
| Mathematics | $66,995 | — | #191 of 309 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $59,441 | $38,581 | #136 of 275 |
| International Business | $58,788 | $40,659 | #104 of 115 |
| History | $56,331 | — | #111 of 459 |
| Psychology | $55,517 | $29,772 | #224 of 1027 |
| International/Globalization Studies | $53,307 | $30,872 | #56 of 87 |
| Criminology | $47,772 | $33,823 | #102 of 113 |
| English Language and Literature | $40,802 | — | #487 of 576 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $39,087 | $17,203 | #151 of 255 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $37,489 | $22,389 | #310 of 423 |
| Sociology | — | $36,919 | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | — | $27,390 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Arcadia University communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $27,061 one year after graduating and $40,740 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Arcadia University rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Arcadia University ranks #625 by median pay four years after graduation, and #629 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Arcadia University worth it?
Its graduates earn 28% 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.