Communication and Media Studies at Chatham University
Pittsburgh, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 15 graduates a year
Chatham University graduates in communication and media studies earn 25% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 46% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Chatham 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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| 608 | Virginia Union University Richmond, VA | $42,376 | $38,587 | #645 | $18,076 |
| 609 | Olivet Nazarene University Bourbonnais, IL | $42,321 | $41,580 | #627 | $23,259 |
| 610 | Saint Peter's University Jersey City, NJ | $42,264 | $37,094 | #653 | $28,911 |
| 611 | Chatham University Pittsburgh, PA | $42,204 | $42,922 | #613 | — |
| 612 | Franciscan University of Steubenville Steubenville, OH | $42,188 | $45,021 | #579 | $33,991 |
| 613 | University of North Carolina at Pembroke Pembroke, NC | $41,864 | $44,926 | #581 | $26,411 |
| 614 | Missouri Southern State University Joplin, MO | $41,771 | $44,787 | #585 | $30,201 |
Other Majors at Chatham University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $86,034 | $70,404 | #508 of 966 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $73,633 | — | #17 of 610 |
| Biology | $65,750 | — | #166 of 841 |
| Psychology | $56,980 | $37,601 | #169 of 1027 |
| Interior Architecture | — | $45,785 | — |
| Sustainability Studies | — | $18,954 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Chatham University communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn $42,204 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Chatham University rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Chatham University ranks #611 by median pay four years after graduation, and #613 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Chatham University worth it?
Its graduates earn 25% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,500.
← All data for Chatham 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.