Communication and Media Studies at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 67 graduates a year
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania graduates in communication and media studies earn 6% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 49% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania 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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| 362 | Luther College Decorah, IA | $52,905 | $55,650 | #292 | $42,012 |
| 363 | Southeastern University Lakeland, FL | $52,899 | $56,304 | #275 | $27,983 |
| 364 | Minnesota State University Moorhead Moorhead, MN | $52,838 | $50,472 | #463 | $36,172 |
| 365 | Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania Bloomsburg, PA | $52,825 | $53,723 | #346 | $31,419 |
| 366 | Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI | $52,805 | $55,677 | #291 | $36,717 |
| 367 | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Slippery Rock, PA | $52,762 | $53,659 | #349 | $35,840 |
| 368 | Goucher College Baltimore, MD | $52,752 | $46,296 | #563 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,419 one year after graduating and $52,825 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania ranks #365 by median pay four years after graduation, and #346 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,000.
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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.