Communication and Media Studies at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 40 graduates a year
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus graduates in communication and media studies earn 23% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 37% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh 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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| 46 | CUNY City College New York, NY | $69,948 | $66,576 | #58 | $42,734 |
| 47 | Pace University New York, NY | $69,876 | $66,507 | #59 | $35,992 |
| 48 | Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ | $69,709 | $61,183 | #135 | $43,649 |
| 49 | University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh, PA | $69,573 | $70,756 | #28 | $35,781 |
| 50 | Gustavus Adolphus College Saint Peter, MN | $69,423 | $66,314 | #62 | $50,074 |
| 51 | Saint Anselm College Manchester, NH | $69,288 | $63,821 | #85 | $43,819 |
| 52 | DePauw University Greencastle, IN | $69,228 | $74,269 | #14 | $43,141 |
Other Communication and Media Studies Credentials at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $42,321 | $68,990 | $24,188 |
Other Majors at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,781 one year after graduating and $69,573 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus ranks #49 by median pay four years after graduation, and #28 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus worth it?
Its graduates earn 23% more than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,870.
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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.