Communication and Media Studies at Abilene Christian University
Abilene, TX · Bachelor's Degree · about 38 graduates a year
Abilene Christian University graduates in communication and media studies earn 13% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Abilene Christian 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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| 469 | Kent State University at Kent Kent, OH | $49,375 | $52,691 | #384 | $35,804 |
| 470 | Purdue University Northwest Hammond, IN | $49,326 | $52,918 | #372 | $25,541 |
| 471 | Spring Hill College Mobile, AL | $49,227 | $55,877 | #285 | — |
| 472 | Abilene Christian University Abilene, TX | $49,202 | $50,024 | #476 | — |
| 473 | Abilene Christian University-Undergraduate Online Addison, TX | $49,202 | $50,024 | #477 | — |
| 474 | California State University-San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA | $49,171 | $44,742 | #586 | $32,408 |
| 475 | University of Missouri-Kansas City Kansas City, MO | $49,135 | $52,683 | #385 | $38,786 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Abilene Christian University communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn $49,202 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Abilene Christian University rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Abilene Christian University ranks #472 by median pay four years after graduation, and #476 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Abilene Christian University worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% 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.