Communication and Media Studies at Milligan University
Milligan, TN · Bachelor's Degree · about 3 graduates a year
Milligan University graduates in communication and media studies earn 22% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Milligan 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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| 578 | Columbia College Columbia, SC | $44,280 | $49,100 | #501 | — |
| 579 | Colorado Christian University Lakewood, CO | $44,245 | $41,378 | #630 | $37,129 |
| 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 |
Other Majors at Milligan University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $82,961 | $70,523 | #614 of 966 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $59,605 | $39,752 | #809 of 1176 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $55,866 | — | #219 of 610 |
| Psychology | $46,990 | — | #700 of 1027 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $44,167 | $34,888 | #523 of 680 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Milligan University communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn $44,175 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Milligan University rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Milligan University ranks #581 by median pay four years after graduation, and #519 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Milligan University worth it?
Its graduates earn 22% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359).
← All data for Milligan 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.