Communication and Media Studies at Elizabethtown College
Elizabethtown, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 6 graduates a year
Elizabethtown College graduates in communication and media studies earn 12% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 53% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Elizabethtown College 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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| 454 | University of South Carolina Beaufort Bluffton, SC | $49,545 | $54,938 | #315 | $28,017 |
| 455 | University of Houston Houston, TX | $49,545 | $50,373 | #466 | $37,958 |
| 456 | University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Belton, TX | $49,545 | $50,373 | #467 | $34,282 |
| 457 | Elizabethtown College Elizabethtown, PA | $49,514 | $50,356 | #468 | $31,003 |
| 458 | Southern Oregon University Ashland, OR | $49,511 | $49,803 | #484 | $30,422 |
| 459 | Champlain College Burlington, VT | $49,508 | $50,849 | #447 | — |
| 460 | The New School New York, NY | $49,489 | $47,103 | #544 | $22,365 |
Other Majors at Elizabethtown College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | $88,104 | $73,003 | #26 of 57 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | — | $85,329 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | $83,075 | $61,602 | #211 of 796 |
| Biology | $73,542 | $36,891 | #59 of 841 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $73,358 | $58,707 | #278 of 1176 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences | $69,614 | — | #21 of 61 |
| Political Science and Government | $63,073 | — | #260 of 565 |
| Information Science/Studies | — | $56,789 | — |
| Social Work | $54,837 | — | #137 of 420 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $54,337 | $50,725 | #108 of 680 |
| Human Services | $51,224 | — | #32 of 94 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | — | $50,918 | — |
| Psychology | $47,359 | — | #681 of 1027 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | — | $26,534 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Elizabethtown College communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,003 one year after graduating and $49,514 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Elizabethtown College rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Elizabethtown College ranks #457 by median pay four years after graduation, and #468 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Elizabethtown College worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% 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.