Communication and Media Studies at Claflin University
Orangeburg, SC · Bachelor's Degree · about 21 graduates a year
Claflin University graduates in communication and media studies earn 32% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 79% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Claflin 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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| 638 | Albany State University Albany, GA | $39,265 | $40,647 | #636 | — |
| 639 | Alabama State University Montgomery, AL | $38,566 | $43,776 | #603 | $21,996 |
| 640 | Fayetteville State University Fayetteville, NC | $38,325 | $41,128 | #633 | $24,210 |
| 641 | Claflin University Orangeburg, SC | $38,161 | $42,315 | #620 | $23,156 |
| 642 | Touro University New York, NY | $38,066 | $36,231 | #654 | — |
| 643 | West Virginia State University Institute, WV | $37,866 | $44,798 | #584 | $26,351 |
| 644 | Benedict College Columbia, SC | $37,638 | $41,735 | #624 | — |
Other Majors at Claflin University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $83,436 | $76,590 | #591 of 966 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $58,021 | $37,616 | #863 of 1176 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $46,265 | — | #415 of 680 |
| Marketing | $45,502 | $26,014 | #509 of 516 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $41,353 | $29,424 | #643 of 660 |
| Political Science and Government | $40,910 | $33,287 | #564 of 565 |
| Sociology | $39,353 | $24,139 | #445 of 462 |
| Psychology | $38,625 | $27,280 | #991 of 1027 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $37,025 | $22,642 | #607 of 610 |
| Biology | $35,502 | $25,873 | #834 of 841 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | $34,128 | — | #37 of 37 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Claflin University communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $23,156 one year after graduating and $38,161 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Claflin University rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Claflin University ranks #641 by median pay four years after graduation, and #620 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Claflin University worth it?
Its graduates earn 32% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $30,000.
← All data for Claflin University · Methodology
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.