Communication and Media Studies at Lamar University
Beaumont, TX · Bachelor's Degree · about 60 graduates a year
Lamar University graduates in communication and media studies earn 12% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 49% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Lamar 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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| 449 | Northeastern State University Tahlequah, OK | $49,854 | $55,974 | #284 | $34,703 |
| 450 | University of Houston-Clear Lake Houston, TX | $49,841 | $50,674 | #454 | $28,566 |
| 451 | St. Francis College Brooklyn, NY | $49,805 | $47,404 | #535 | $23,811 |
| 452 | Lamar University Beaumont, TX | $49,746 | $50,577 | #456 | $32,556 |
| 453 | Western Oregon University Monmouth, OR | $49,630 | $49,922 | #482 | $37,600 |
| 454 | University of South Carolina Beaufort Bluffton, SC | $49,545 | $54,938 | #315 | $28,017 |
| 455 | University of Houston Houston, TX | $49,545 | $50,373 | #466 | $37,958 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Lamar University communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,556 one year after graduating and $49,746 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Lamar University rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Lamar University ranks #452 by median pay four years after graduation, and #456 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Lamar University worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,233.
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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.