Communication and Media Studies at College of Charleston
Charleston, SC · Bachelor's Degree · about 153 graduates a year
College of Charleston graduates in communication and media studies earn 4% 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 College of Charleston 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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| 205 | The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso, TX | $58,451 | $59,428 | #174 | $23,766 |
| 206 | California State University-Chico Chico, CA | $58,391 | $53,132 | #368 | $38,421 |
| 207 | Eastern University Saint Davids, PA | $58,371 | $59,364 | #175 | $25,732 |
| 208 | College of Charleston Charleston, SC | $58,371 | $64,724 | #75 | $36,903 |
| 209 | University of Maine Orono, ME | $58,306 | $61,964 | #116 | $37,192 |
| 210 | St. John Fisher University Rochester, NY | $58,279 | $55,470 | #298 | $30,233 |
| 211 | Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL | $58,256 | $57,236 | #236 | $31,495 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do College of Charleston communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,903 one year after graduating and $58,371 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does College of Charleston rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, College of Charleston ranks #208 by median pay four years after graduation, and #75 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at College of Charleston worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% more than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,500.
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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.