Communication and Media Studies at Ursinus College
Collegeville, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 33 graduates a year
Ursinus College graduates in communication and media studies earn 8% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 44% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Ursinus 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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| 143 | Arizona State University Digital Immersion Scottsdale, AZ | $61,193 | $62,877 | #101 | $44,571 |
| 144 | Oregon State University Corvallis, OR | $61,096 | $61,456 | #132 | $40,737 |
| 145 | Oregon State University-Cascades Campus Bend, OR | $61,096 | $61,456 | #133 | $40,737 |
| 146 | Ursinus College Collegeville, PA | $61,017 | $62,055 | #114 | $35,420 |
| 147 | University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO | $61,007 | $65,412 | #68 | $44,078 |
| 148 | Eckerd College Saint Petersburg, FL | $60,969 | $64,894 | #73 | $33,544 |
| 149 | University of Maryland-Baltimore County Baltimore, MD | $60,957 | $53,497 | #356 | $30,737 |
Other Majors at Ursinus College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | $82,419 | $47,918 | #71 of 309 |
| Economics | $75,573 | $52,496 | #218 of 368 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | $59,415 | $26,123 | #35 of 64 |
| Biology | $58,659 | $38,360 | #387 of 841 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $56,633 | — | #113 of 265 |
| English Language and Literature | $56,454 | $24,373 | #107 of 576 |
| Psychology | $51,443 | $29,458 | #433 of 1027 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | — | $40,294 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Ursinus College communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,420 one year after graduating and $61,017 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Ursinus College rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Ursinus College ranks #146 by median pay four years after graduation, and #114 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Ursinus College worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% more 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.