Communication and Media Studies at University of Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls, SD · Bachelor's Degree · about 18 graduates a year
University of Sioux Falls graduates in communication and media studies earn 24% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How University of Sioux Falls 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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| 598 | Concordia University-Chicago River Forest, IL | $43,071 | $42,317 | #619 | — |
| 599 | Angelo State University San Angelo, TX | $43,002 | $43,720 | #604 | $32,220 |
| 600 | Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, TX | $42,921 | $43,638 | #606 | $27,707 |
| 601 | University of Sioux Falls Sioux Falls, SD | $42,847 | $46,120 | #566 | — |
| 602 | University of North Carolina Asheville Asheville, NC | $42,743 | $45,869 | #569 | $27,682 |
| 603 | Oklahoma Baptist University Shawnee, OK | $42,740 | $47,987 | #523 | — |
| 604 | University of Memphis Memphis, TN | $42,605 | $46,541 | #558 | $26,922 |
Other Majors at University of Sioux Falls by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $79,077 | $70,622 | #758 of 966 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $70,772 | $49,325 | #464 of 796 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $63,466 | $34,839 | #77 of 610 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $62,792 | $38,858 | #85 of 660 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $50,253 | $44,301 | #1081 of 1176 |
| Psychology | $49,469 | $27,241 | #562 of 1027 |
| Social Work | $46,451 | — | #353 of 420 |
| Biology | — | $46,229 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $44,735 | $38,688 | #501 of 680 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | — | $39,899 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Sioux Falls communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn $42,847 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Sioux Falls rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, University of Sioux Falls ranks #601 by median pay four years after graduation, and #566 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at University of Sioux Falls worth it?
Its graduates earn 24% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359).
← All data for University of Sioux Falls · 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.