Communication and Media Studies at Trinity University
San Antonio, TX · Bachelor's Degree · about 31 graduates a year
Trinity University graduates in communication and media studies earn 6% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 43% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Trinity 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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| 176 | Westminster University Salt Lake City, UT | $59,676 | $56,559 | #254 | $33,649 |
| 177 | Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, GA | $59,675 | $61,776 | #122 | $43,420 |
| 178 | Hamline University Saint Paul, MN | $59,557 | $56,890 | #241 | $42,201 |
| 179 | Trinity University San Antonio, TX | $59,494 | $60,488 | #147 | $34,589 |
| 180 | Ottawa University-Ottawa Ottawa, KS | $59,445 | $61,714 | #123 | $33,465 |
| 181 | Ottawa University-Kansas City Overland Park, KS | $59,445 | $61,714 | #124 | $33,465 |
| 182 | Ottawa University-Milwaukee Brookfield, WI | $59,445 | $61,855 | #119 | $33,465 |
Other Majors at Trinity University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $98,708 | $77,311 | #125 of 459 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $96,844 | — | #69 of 796 |
| Engineering Science | $86,823 | $74,063 | #7 of 9 |
| Marketing | $84,347 | $55,928 | #52 of 516 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $81,363 | — | #177 of 452 |
| Political Science and Government | $68,934 | $27,601 | #131 of 565 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $68,095 | $55,887 | #110 of 126 |
| Economics | — | $57,482 | — |
| English Language and Literature | — | $25,216 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Trinity University communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,589 one year after graduating and $59,494 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Trinity University rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Trinity University ranks #179 by median pay four years after graduation, and #147 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Trinity University worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% more than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,392.
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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.