Communication and Media Studies at Geneva College
Beaver Falls, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 9 graduates a year
Geneva College graduates in communication and media studies earn 25% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Geneva 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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| 603 | Oklahoma Baptist University Shawnee, OK | $42,740 | $47,987 | #523 | — |
| 604 | University of Memphis Memphis, TN | $42,605 | $46,541 | #558 | $26,922 |
| 605 | Augusta University Augusta, GA | $42,568 | $44,067 | #599 | $30,796 |
| 606 | Geneva College Beaver Falls, PA | $42,458 | $43,180 | #610 | $25,048 |
| 607 | University of Southern Indiana Evansville, IN | $42,453 | $45,544 | #574 | $29,059 |
| 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 |
Other Majors at Geneva College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | $75,535 | $62,486 | #54 of 57 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $70,610 | $45,323 | #378 of 459 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $70,177 | $56,414 | #78 of 187 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $63,742 | $43,163 | #642 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $60,407 | $52,264 | #781 of 1176 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $49,327 | $33,818 | #273 of 680 |
| Psychology | $44,857 | — | #808 of 1027 |
| Human Services | $41,383 | — | #80 of 94 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Geneva College communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $25,048 one year after graduating and $42,458 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Geneva College rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Geneva College ranks #606 by median pay four years after graduation, and #610 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Geneva College worth it?
Its graduates earn 25% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359).
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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.