Communication and Media Studies at Texas State University
San Marcos, TX · Bachelor's Degree · about 130 graduates a year
Texas State University graduates in communication and media studies earn 6% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 41% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Texas State 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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| 356 | Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, KY | $53,082 | $60,105 | #155 | $38,637 |
| 357 | University of Southern Maine Portland, ME | $53,033 | $56,360 | #270 | $35,920 |
| 358 | Lewis & Clark College Portland, OR | $53,026 | $53,338 | #358 | $17,707 |
| 359 | Texas State University San Marcos, TX | $53,009 | $53,895 | #344 | $37,386 |
| 360 | Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ | $52,957 | $54,414 | #330 | $41,491 |
| 361 | Saint Norbert College De Pere, WI | $52,927 | $55,073 | #312 | $38,287 |
| 362 | Luther College Decorah, IA | $52,905 | $55,650 | #292 | $42,012 |
Other Communication and Media Studies Credentials at Texas State University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $49,614 | $70,534 | $20,500 |
Other Majors at Texas State University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Texas State University communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $37,386 one year after graduating and $53,009 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Texas State University rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Texas State University ranks #359 by median pay four years after graduation, and #344 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Texas State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,500.
← All data for Texas State University · Methodology
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.