Communication and Media Studies at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
East Stroudsburg, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 37 graduates a year
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania graduates in communication and media studies earn 5% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 39% of one year’s pay at that point.
How East Stroudsburg 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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| 346 | Elmhurst University Elmhurst, IL | $53,618 | $52,679 | #386 | $41,423 |
| 347 | Bridgewater College Bridgewater, VA | $53,615 | $48,821 | #507 | $29,477 |
| 348 | William Paterson University of New Jersey Wayne, NJ | $53,589 | $47,034 | #547 | $31,870 |
| 349 | East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania East Stroudsburg, PA | $53,559 | $54,470 | #325 | $29,963 |
| 350 | University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA | $53,506 | $56,282 | #276 | $40,558 |
| 351 | Winona State University Winona, MN | $53,456 | $51,062 | #437 | $38,197 |
| 352 | Boise State University Boise, ID | $53,278 | $56,654 | #252 | $37,954 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,963 one year after graduating and $53,559 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ranks #349 by median pay four years after graduation, and #325 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,702.
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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.