Communication and Media Studies at DeVry University-Texas
Irving, TX · Bachelor's Degree
DeVry University-Texas graduates in communication and media studies earn 8% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 87% of one year’s pay at that point.
How DeVry University-Texas 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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| 390 | DeVry University-Georgia Decatur, GA | $51,752 | $53,574 | #354 | $47,622 |
| 391 | DeVry University-Illinois Lisle, IL | $51,752 | $50,846 | #448 | $47,622 |
| 392 | DeVry University-Nevada Henderson, NV | $51,752 | $53,713 | #347 | $47,622 |
| 393 | DeVry University-Texas Irving, TX | $51,752 | $52,617 | #388 | $47,622 |
| 394 | DeVry University-Virginia Arlington, VA | $51,752 | $47,125 | #541 | $47,622 |
| 395 | Colorado State University Pueblo Pueblo, CO | $51,721 | $48,369 | #513 | $31,769 |
| 396 | SUNY College at Plattsburgh Plattsburgh, NY | $51,715 | $49,222 | #495 | $39,749 |
Other Majors at DeVry University-Texas by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | $88,911 | $62,864 | #11 of 23 |
| Computer Engineering | $86,645 | — | #180 of 189 |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $83,322 | $67,395 | #32 of 46 |
| Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $79,501 | $48,829 | #18 of 27 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | $73,884 | $60,540 | #30 of 37 |
| Computer Systems Analysis | $71,675 | $51,805 | #22 of 24 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $68,231 | $55,102 | #437 of 1176 |
| Business/Commerce | $68,126 | $57,020 | #96 of 271 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $66,596 | $54,264 | #564 of 796 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $58,145 | $43,091 | #205 of 660 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $52,470 | $43,316 | #200 of 275 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | $47,440 | $32,159 | #47 of 54 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do DeVry University-Texas communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $47,622 one year after graduating and $51,752 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does DeVry University-Texas rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, DeVry University-Texas ranks #393 by median pay four years after graduation, and #388 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at DeVry University-Texas worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $45,000.
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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.