Communication and Media Studies at The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX · Bachelor's Degree · about 16 graduates a year
The University of Texas at El Paso graduates in communication and media studies earn 4% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How The University of Texas at El Paso 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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| 202 | Iona University New Rochelle, NY | $58,650 | $55,823 | #290 | $29,911 |
| 203 | Thomas More University Crestview Hills, KY | $58,479 | $66,216 | #65 | — |
| 204 | Muhlenberg College Allentown, PA | $58,473 | $59,468 | #172 | $29,950 |
| 205 | The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso, TX | $58,451 | $59,428 | #174 | $23,766 |
| 206 | California State University-Chico Chico, CA | $58,391 | $53,132 | #368 | $38,421 |
| 207 | Eastern University Saint Davids, PA | $58,371 | $59,364 | #175 | $25,732 |
| 208 | College of Charleston Charleston, SC | $58,371 | $64,724 | #75 | $36,903 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do The University of Texas at El Paso communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $23,766 one year after graduating and $58,451 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does The University of Texas at El Paso rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, The University of Texas at El Paso ranks #205 by median pay four years after graduation, and #174 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at The University of Texas at El Paso worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% more than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359).
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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.