Communication and Media Studies at Neumann University
Aston, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 12 graduates a year
Neumann University graduates in communication and media studies earn 17% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 59% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Neumann University 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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| 532 | University of Arkansas at Little Rock Little Rock, AR | $46,743 | $55,083 | #311 | $33,417 |
| 533 | University of Lynchburg Lynchburg, VA | $46,733 | $42,555 | #618 | — |
| 534 | Gordon College Wenham, MA | $46,723 | $41,144 | #632 | — |
| 535 | Neumann University Aston, PA | $46,653 | $47,447 | #533 | $32,386 |
| 536 | Purdue University Fort Wayne Fort Wayne, IN | $46,619 | $50,014 | #478 | $39,712 |
| 537 | Carson-Newman University Jefferson City, TN | $46,614 | $50,921 | #444 | $28,221 |
| 538 | SUNY at Purchase College Purchase, NY | $46,596 | $44,350 | #595 | $31,881 |
Other Majors at Neumann University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services | $140,283 | $125,391 | #1 of 15 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $98,754 | $82,238 | #139 of 966 |
| Biology | $72,102 | — | #69 of 841 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $69,336 | — | #502 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $66,133 | $41,693 | #529 of 1176 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $60,851 | $41,637 | #117 of 660 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $58,579 | $28,982 | #148 of 610 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $57,721 | $35,220 | #140 of 476 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $54,846 | $42,488 | #55 of 177 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $49,337 | $31,893 | #241 of 253 |
| Psychology | $40,632 | — | #958 of 1027 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Neumann University communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,386 one year after graduating and $46,653 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Neumann University rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Neumann University ranks #535 by median pay four years after graduation, and #533 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Neumann University worth it?
Its graduates earn 17% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,750.
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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.