Communication and Media Studies at Washington & Jefferson College
Washington, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 11 graduates a year
Washington & Jefferson College graduates in communication and media studies earn 21% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 40% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Washington & Jefferson 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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| 68 | University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus Hartford, CT | $68,542 | $61,710 | #130 | $40,473 |
| 69 | Bryant University Smithfield, RI | $68,518 | $67,483 | #51 | $45,071 |
| 70 | University of Georgia Athens, GA | $68,319 | $70,724 | #29 | $44,283 |
| 71 | Washington & Jefferson College Washington, PA | $68,066 | $69,224 | #43 | $39,584 |
| 72 | Woodbury University Burbank, CA | $68,020 | $61,894 | #118 | — |
| 73 | American University Washington, DC | $67,863 | $59,466 | #173 | $36,980 |
| 74 | University of California-San Diego La Jolla, CA | $67,302 | $61,240 | #134 | $33,046 |
Other Majors at Washington & Jefferson College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $83,516 | $59,401 | #207 of 796 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $79,272 | — | #307 of 459 |
| Economics | $72,305 | $50,402 | #242 of 368 |
| Business/Commerce | $72,219 | $45,911 | #60 of 271 |
| Political Science and Government | $63,258 | $39,484 | #254 of 565 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $61,972 | $19,700 | #58 of 225 |
| Psychology | $57,026 | $29,363 | #168 of 1027 |
| English Language and Literature | $50,646 | $37,046 | #226 of 576 |
| Biology | — | $29,926 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Washington & Jefferson College communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $39,584 one year after graduating and $68,066 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Washington & Jefferson College rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Washington & Jefferson College ranks #71 by median pay four years after graduation, and #43 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Washington & Jefferson College worth it?
Its graduates earn 21% 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.