Communication and Media Studies at Eastern University
Saint Davids, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 3 graduates a year
Eastern University graduates in communication and media studies earn 4% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 43% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Eastern 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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| 204 | Muhlenberg College Allentown, PA | $58,473 | $59,468 | #172 | $29,950 |
| 205 | The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso, TX | $58,451 | $59,428 | #174 | $23,766 |
| 206 | California State University-Chico Chico, CA | $58,391 | $53,132 | #368 | $38,421 |
| 207 | Eastern University Saint Davids, PA | $58,371 | $59,364 | #175 | $25,732 |
| 208 | College of Charleston Charleston, SC | $58,371 | $64,724 | #75 | $36,903 |
| 209 | University of Maine Orono, ME | $58,306 | $61,964 | #116 | $37,192 |
| 210 | St. John Fisher University Rochester, NY | $58,279 | $55,470 | #298 | $30,233 |
Other Majors at Eastern University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $90,697 | $83,733 | #356 of 966 |
| Marketing | $63,825 | $51,655 | #321 of 516 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $60,237 | $52,763 | #790 of 1176 |
| Criminology | $56,695 | $34,876 | #53 of 113 |
| Psychology | $47,539 | — | #675 of 1027 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $46,736 | $42,696 | #392 of 680 |
| Social Work | $46,324 | $36,308 | #355 of 420 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Eastern University communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $25,732 one year after graduating and $58,371 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Eastern University rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Eastern University ranks #207 by median pay four years after graduation, and #175 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Eastern University worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% more than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,000.
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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.