Communication and Media Studies at Dallas Baptist University
Dallas, TX · Bachelor's Degree · about 26 graduates a year
Dallas Baptist University graduates in communication and media studies earn 14% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 40% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Dallas Baptist 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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| 484 | Belmont University Nashville, TN | $48,737 | $53,240 | #362 | $41,889 |
| 485 | University of Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN | $48,711 | $52,258 | #399 | $33,054 |
| 486 | Cleveland State University Cleveland, OH | $48,688 | $51,957 | #407 | $29,618 |
| 487 | Dallas Baptist University Dallas, TX | $48,598 | $49,410 | #493 | $35,812 |
| 488 | University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Green Bay, WI | $48,550 | $50,519 | #458 | $37,807 |
| 489 | University of Dubuque Dubuque, IA | $48,537 | $51,055 | #438 | — |
| 490 | Columbus State University Columbus, GA | $48,499 | $50,206 | #473 | $32,078 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Dallas Baptist University communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,812 one year after graduating and $48,598 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Dallas Baptist University rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Dallas Baptist University ranks #487 by median pay four years after graduation, and #493 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Dallas Baptist University worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,500.
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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.