Communication and Media Studies at Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN · Bachelor's Degree · about 93 graduates a year
Middle Tennessee State University graduates in communication and media studies earn 20% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 50% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Middle 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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| 554 | Arkansas Tech University Russellville, AR | $45,385 | $53,482 | #357 | $30,927 |
| 555 | University of South Carolina-Upstate Spartanburg, SC | $45,298 | $50,228 | #472 | $34,456 |
| 556 | University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS | $45,161 | $54,794 | #317 | — |
| 557 | Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, TN | $45,155 | $49,327 | #494 | $29,877 |
| 558 | Waynesburg University Waynesburg, PA | $45,152 | $45,920 | #568 | $29,070 |
| 559 | Houghton University Houghton, NY | $45,134 | $42,958 | #612 | — |
| 560 | Centenary University Hackettstown, NJ | $45,098 | $39,582 | #640 | $17,274 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Middle Tennessee State University communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,877 one year after graduating and $45,155 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Middle Tennessee State University rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Middle Tennessee State University ranks #557 by median pay four years after graduation, and #494 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Middle Tennessee State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 20% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,795.
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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.