Communication and Media Studies at Carson-Newman University
Jefferson City, TN · Bachelor's Degree · about 5 graduates a year
Carson-Newman University graduates in communication and media studies earn 17% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 41% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Carson-Newman 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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| 534 | Gordon College Wenham, MA | $46,723 | $41,144 | #632 | — |
| 535 | Neumann University Aston, PA | $46,653 | $47,447 | #533 | $32,386 |
| 536 | Purdue University Fort Wayne Fort Wayne, IN | $46,619 | $50,014 | #478 | $39,712 |
| 537 | Carson-Newman University Jefferson City, TN | $46,614 | $50,921 | #444 | $28,221 |
| 538 | SUNY at Purchase College Purchase, NY | $46,596 | $44,350 | #595 | $31,881 |
| 539 | Washburn University Topeka, KS | $46,497 | $48,271 | #517 | $39,932 |
| 540 | Jackson State University Jackson, MS | $46,472 | $56,385 | #269 | $24,235 |
Other Majors at Carson-Newman University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $70,769 | $56,509 | #942 of 966 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $64,634 | — | #624 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $64,503 | $42,904 | #605 of 1176 |
| Psychology | $49,609 | — | #7 of 9 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $45,780 | $42,222 | #296 of 345 |
| Special Education and Teaching | — | $44,404 | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $44,311 | $25,972 | #557 of 610 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | $43,115 | — | #28 of 45 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $42,340 | $43,685 | #593 of 680 |
| Psychology | $37,992 | $28,217 | #1000 of 1027 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Carson-Newman University communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $28,221 one year after graduating and $46,614 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Carson-Newman University rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Carson-Newman University ranks #537 by median pay four years after graduation, and #444 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Carson-Newman University worth it?
Its graduates earn 17% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,235.
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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.