Communication and Media Studies at Lee University
Cleveland, TN · Bachelor's Degree · about 20 graduates a year
Lee University graduates in communication and media studies earn 22% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Lee 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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| 580 | The University of Tennessee-Martin Martin, TN | $44,231 | $48,318 | #515 | $26,803 |
| 581 | Milligan University Milligan, TN | $44,175 | $48,256 | #519 | — |
| 582 | Morehead State University Morehead, KY | $44,149 | $49,990 | #480 | $26,803 |
| 583 | Lee University Cleveland, TN | $44,095 | $48,169 | #520 | $27,365 |
| 584 | University of Tulsa Tulsa, OK | $44,090 | $49,503 | #489 | $27,612 |
| 585 | University of Louisiana at Monroe Monroe, LA | $43,974 | $50,903 | #445 | $21,460 |
| 586 | Jacksonville State University Jacksonville, AL | $43,769 | $49,682 | #486 | $35,147 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Lee University communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $27,365 one year after graduating and $44,095 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Lee University rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Lee University ranks #583 by median pay four years after graduation, and #520 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Lee University worth it?
Its graduates earn 22% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359).
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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.