Communication and Media Studies at The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX · Bachelor's Degree · about 229 graduates a year
The University of Texas at San Antonio graduates in communication and media studies earn 5% 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 The University of Texas at 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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| 350 | University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA | $53,506 | $56,282 | #276 | $40,558 |
| 351 | Winona State University Winona, MN | $53,456 | $51,062 | #437 | $38,197 |
| 352 | Boise State University Boise, ID | $53,278 | $56,654 | #252 | $37,954 |
| 353 | The University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio, TX | $53,267 | $54,157 | #338 | $34,314 |
| 354 | University of South Carolina-Columbia Columbia, SC | $53,247 | $59,043 | #188 | $35,586 |
| 355 | Lasell University Newton, MA | $53,172 | $46,824 | #553 | $30,379 |
| 356 | Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, KY | $53,082 | $60,105 | #155 | $38,637 |
Other Communication and Media Studies Credentials at The University of Texas at San Antonio
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $41,402 | — | — |
Other Majors at The University of Texas at San Antonio by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do The University of Texas at San Antonio communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,314 one year after graduating and $53,267 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does The University of Texas at San Antonio rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, The University of Texas at San Antonio ranks #353 by median pay four years after graduation, and #338 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at The University of Texas at San Antonio worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,655.
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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.