Communication and Media Studies at King's College
Wilkes-barre, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 6 graduates a year
King's College graduates in communication and media studies earn 11% 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 King's 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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| 445 | Aurora University Aurora, IL | $50,079 | $49,202 | #496 | $30,728 |
| 446 | Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield, MO | $50,065 | $53,680 | #348 | $32,076 |
| 447 | Northwest Missouri State University Maryville, MO | $50,012 | $53,623 | #351 | $34,195 |
| 448 | King's College Wilkes-barre, PA | $49,930 | $50,779 | #449 | $29,798 |
| 449 | Northeastern State University Tahlequah, OK | $49,854 | $55,974 | #284 | $34,703 |
| 450 | University of Houston-Clear Lake Houston, TX | $49,841 | $50,674 | #454 | $28,566 |
| 451 | St. Francis College Brooklyn, NY | $49,805 | $47,404 | #535 | $23,811 |
Other Majors at King's College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences | $129,397 | — | #2 of 61 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | $83,705 | — | #4 of 67 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $77,892 | $61,680 | #297 of 796 |
| Marketing | $69,051 | $40,666 | #204 of 516 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $67,467 | $44,787 | #368 of 452 |
| Biology | $63,617 | $26,074 | #225 of 841 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $62,843 | $40,395 | #680 of 1176 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $58,243 | — | #168 of 187 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $57,563 | $35,761 | #228 of 660 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $53,573 | $22,080 | #152 of 265 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $52,695 | — | #214 of 253 |
| Psychology | $50,244 | $39,818 | #501 of 1027 |
| Sociology | — | $48,529 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $47,486 | $35,199 | #361 of 680 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do King's College communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,798 one year after graduating and $49,930 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does King's College rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, King's College ranks #448 by median pay four years after graduation, and #449 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at King's College worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,447.
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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.