Communication and Media Studies at Waynesburg University
Waynesburg, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 8 graduates a year
Waynesburg University graduates in communication and media studies earn 20% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 60% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Waynesburg 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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| 555 | University of South Carolina-Upstate Spartanburg, SC | $45,298 | $50,228 | #472 | $34,456 |
| 556 | University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS | $45,161 | $54,794 | #317 | — |
| 557 | Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, TN | $45,155 | $49,327 | #494 | $29,877 |
| 558 | Waynesburg University Waynesburg, PA | $45,152 | $45,920 | #568 | $29,070 |
| 559 | Houghton University Houghton, NY | $45,134 | $42,958 | #612 | — |
| 560 | Centenary University Hackettstown, NJ | $45,098 | $39,582 | #640 | $17,274 |
| 561 | University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI | $45,072 | $41,010 | #634 | $30,235 |
Other Majors at Waynesburg University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $79,037 | $71,208 | #760 of 966 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $61,457 | $43,209 | #743 of 1176 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $59,160 | — | #178 of 253 |
| Biology | $55,691 | — | #501 of 841 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $51,781 | $37,582 | #442 of 660 |
| Psychology | $48,163 | — | #642 of 1027 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | — | $42,769 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Waynesburg University communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,070 one year after graduating and $45,152 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Waynesburg University rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Waynesburg University ranks #558 by median pay four years after graduation, and #568 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Waynesburg University worth it?
Its graduates earn 20% less 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.