Communication and Media Studies at Furman University
Greenville, SC · Bachelor's Degree · about 47 graduates a year
Furman University graduates in communication and media studies earn 14% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 35% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Furman 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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| 96 | University of Washington-Bothell Campus Bothell, WA | $64,153 | $59,007 | #191 | $44,638 |
| 97 | University of Washington-Tacoma Campus Tacoma, WA | $64,153 | $59,007 | #192 | $44,638 |
| 98 | University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Oshkosh, WI | $64,103 | $66,702 | #56 | $40,673 |
| 99 | Furman University Greenville, SC | $64,014 | $70,982 | #23 | $41,766 |
| 100 | Keene State College Keene, NH | $63,995 | $58,946 | #194 | $34,372 |
| 101 | Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington, IN | $63,855 | $68,505 | #47 | $36,700 |
| 102 | Augsburg University Minneapolis, MN | $63,850 | $60,990 | #139 | $36,604 |
Other Majors at Furman University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | $74,476 | $34,473 | #70 of 565 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $73,099 | $49,008 | #286 of 1176 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences | $61,904 | — | #39 of 61 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $60,280 | — | #72 of 225 |
| Psychology | $57,264 | $29,395 | #158 of 1027 |
| Economics | — | $55,615 | — |
| Music | $52,225 | — | #45 of 268 |
| Biology | — | $28,801 | — |
| English Language and Literature | — | $16,583 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Furman University communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $41,766 one year after graduating and $64,014 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Furman University rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Furman University ranks #99 by median pay four years after graduation, and #23 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Furman University worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% more than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,631.
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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.