Communication and Media Studies at Texas A&M University-San Antonio
San Antonio, TX · Bachelor's Degree · about 62 graduates a year
Texas A&M University-San Antonio graduates in communication and media studies earn 10% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 35% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Texas A&M University-San Antonio 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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| 415 | Eastern Washington University Cheney, WA | $50,969 | $46,881 | #550 | $37,782 |
| 416 | University of Mount Saint Vincent Bronx, NY | $50,940 | $48,484 | #511 | $28,842 |
| 417 | University of St Thomas Houston, TX | $50,859 | $51,709 | #411 | — |
| 418 | Texas A&M University-San Antonio San Antonio, TX | $50,856 | $51,706 | #412 | $31,953 |
| 419 | Charleston Southern University Charleston, SC | $50,824 | $56,356 | #271 | $33,518 |
| 420 | Stockton University Galloway, NJ | $50,820 | $44,604 | #588 | $28,263 |
| 421 | Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA | $50,794 | $51,658 | #416 | $33,275 |
Other Majors at Texas A&M University-San Antonio by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Management Information Systems and Services | $86,929 | — | #67 of 166 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $64,417 | $50,867 | #403 of 452 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $63,786 | $46,523 | #641 of 1176 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $60,376 | $45,440 | #706 of 796 |
| International Business | $59,781 | $46,714 | #103 of 115 |
| Business/Commerce | $56,787 | $46,676 | #225 of 271 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $55,218 | $32,708 | #249 of 610 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $54,006 | $48,239 | #117 of 207 |
| History | $50,062 | $33,392 | #245 of 459 |
| English Language and Literature | $48,877 | $39,152 | #291 of 576 |
| Marketing | $48,687 | $44,082 | #499 of 516 |
| Social Sciences | $47,014 | $33,812 | #68 of 87 |
| Psychology | $46,362 | $32,858 | #733 of 1027 |
| Biology | $45,920 | $29,981 | #774 of 841 |
| Sociology | $45,191 | $33,945 | #384 of 462 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Texas A&M University-San Antonio communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,953 one year after graduating and $50,856 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Texas A&M University-San Antonio rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Texas A&M University-San Antonio ranks #418 by median pay four years after graduation, and #412 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Texas A&M University-San Antonio worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $17,755.
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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.