Communication and Media Studies at Lycoming College
Williamsport, PA · Bachelor's Degree
Lycoming College graduates in communication and media studies earn 40% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 80% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Lycoming 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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| 651 | University of Arkansas-Fort Smith Fort Smith, AR | $35,760 | $42,140 | #621 | $28,951 |
| 652 | Cedarville University Cedarville, OH | $34,958 | $37,305 | #650 | — |
| 653 | Winston-Salem State University Winston-salem, NC | $34,786 | $37,330 | #649 | $24,899 |
| 654 | Lycoming College Williamsport, PA | $33,916 | $34,493 | #656 | $29,696 |
| 655 | South Carolina State University Orangeburg, SC | $33,586 | $37,242 | #651 | — |
| 656 | New York Institute of Technology Old Westbury, NY | $32,748 | $31,169 | #658 | $30,993 |
| 657 | Bryan College-Dayton Dayton, TN | $32,530 | $35,536 | #655 | — |
Other Majors at Lycoming College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $66,056 | $41,884 | #533 of 1176 |
| Biology | $64,552 | $32,319 | #203 of 841 |
| Criminology | $61,144 | $40,646 | #19 of 113 |
| Psychology | $49,081 | $34,534 | #597 of 1027 |
| History | — | $35,026 | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $34,936 | $25,858 | #356 of 423 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Lycoming College communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,696 one year after graduating and $33,916 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Lycoming College rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Lycoming College ranks #654 by median pay four years after graduation, and #656 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Lycoming College worth it?
Its graduates earn 40% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.