Communication and Media Studies at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Indiana, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 67 graduates a year
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates in communication and media studies earn 23% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 62% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 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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| 585 | University of Louisiana at Monroe Monroe, LA | $43,974 | $50,903 | #445 | $21,460 |
| 586 | Jacksonville State University Jacksonville, AL | $43,769 | $49,682 | #486 | $35,147 |
| 587 | SUNY College at Potsdam Potsdam, NY | $43,686 | $41,580 | #628 | $34,933 |
| 588 | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Indiana, PA | $43,582 | $44,323 | #596 | $29,858 |
| 589 | Austin Peay State University Clarksville, TN | $43,511 | $47,531 | #532 | $25,643 |
| 590 | Grambling State University Grambling, LA | $43,324 | $50,151 | #475 | $27,375 |
| 591 | Chestnut Hill College Philadelphia, PA | $43,323 | $44,060 | #600 | $28,212 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,858 one year after graduating and $43,582 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus ranks #588 by median pay four years after graduation, and #596 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus worth it?
Its graduates earn 23% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,909.
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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.