Communication and Media Studies at University of Memphis
Memphis, TN · Bachelor's Degree · about 54 graduates a year
University of Memphis graduates in communication and media studies earn 24% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 54% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Memphis 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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| 601 | University of Sioux Falls Sioux Falls, SD | $42,847 | $46,120 | #566 | — |
| 602 | University of North Carolina Asheville Asheville, NC | $42,743 | $45,869 | #569 | $27,682 |
| 603 | Oklahoma Baptist University Shawnee, OK | $42,740 | $47,987 | #523 | — |
| 604 | University of Memphis Memphis, TN | $42,605 | $46,541 | #558 | $26,922 |
| 605 | Augusta University Augusta, GA | $42,568 | $44,067 | #599 | $30,796 |
| 606 | Geneva College Beaver Falls, PA | $42,458 | $43,180 | #610 | $25,048 |
| 607 | University of Southern Indiana Evansville, IN | $42,453 | $45,544 | #574 | $29,059 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Memphis communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $26,922 one year after graduating and $42,605 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Memphis rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, University of Memphis ranks #604 by median pay four years after graduation, and #558 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at University of Memphis worth it?
Its graduates earn 24% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,000.
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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.