Communication and Media Studies at Muhlenberg College
Allentown, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 58 graduates a year
Muhlenberg College graduates in communication and media studies earn 4% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 41% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Muhlenberg 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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| 201 | Utah State University Logan, UT | $58,672 | $55,607 | #295 | $37,574 |
| 202 | Iona University New Rochelle, NY | $58,650 | $55,823 | #290 | $29,911 |
| 203 | Thomas More University Crestview Hills, KY | $58,479 | $66,216 | #65 | — |
| 204 | Muhlenberg College Allentown, PA | $58,473 | $59,468 | #172 | $29,950 |
| 205 | The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso, TX | $58,451 | $59,428 | #174 | $23,766 |
| 206 | California State University-Chico Chico, CA | $58,391 | $53,132 | #368 | $38,421 |
| 207 | Eastern University Saint Davids, PA | $58,371 | $59,364 | #175 | $25,732 |
Other Majors at Muhlenberg College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $105,494 | $68,852 | #32 of 796 |
| Mathematics | $100,869 | — | #24 of 309 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $94,403 | $61,304 | #87 of 452 |
| Economics | $93,760 | $59,122 | #89 of 368 |
| Biology | $83,215 | $27,005 | #14 of 841 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $78,360 | $56,434 | #172 of 1176 |
| Political Science and Government | $66,540 | $25,058 | #169 of 565 |
| Psychology | $60,778 | $24,828 | #87 of 1027 |
| Dance | $56,503 | $26,415 | #3 of 58 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $42,092 | $17,150 | #94 of 255 |
| English Language and Literature | $40,161 | $17,062 | #499 of 576 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | — | $29,250 | — |
| Public Health | — | $20,900 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Muhlenberg College communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,950 one year after graduating and $58,473 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Muhlenberg College rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Muhlenberg College ranks #204 by median pay four years after graduation, and #172 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Muhlenberg College worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% more than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,829.
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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.