Communication and Media Studies at East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN · Bachelor's Degree · about 65 graduates a year
East Tennessee State University graduates in communication and media studies earn 26% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 51% of one year’s pay at that point.
How East Tennessee State 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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| 615 | University of Hawaii at Hilo Hilo, HI | $41,750 | $37,988 | #646 | $25,159 |
| 616 | Berea College Berea, KY | $41,723 | $47,243 | #539 | $30,663 |
| 617 | Mississippi University for Women Columbus, MS | $41,632 | $50,513 | #459 | — |
| 618 | East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN | $41,570 | $45,411 | #576 | $27,380 |
| 619 | Texas A & M International University Laredo, TX | $41,350 | $42,041 | #623 | $22,430 |
| 620 | Regent University Virginia Beach, VA | $41,335 | $37,639 | #648 | $29,313 |
| 621 | Montreat College Montreat, NC | $41,209 | $44,223 | #598 | — |
Other Communication and Media Studies Credentials at East Tennessee State University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $38,842 | $61,720 | $32,156 |
Other Majors at East Tennessee State University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do East Tennessee State University communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $27,380 one year after graduating and $41,570 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does East Tennessee State University rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, East Tennessee State University ranks #618 by median pay four years after graduation, and #576 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at East Tennessee State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 26% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,274.
← All data for East Tennessee State 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.