Communication and Media Studies at University of Houston-Clear Lake
Houston, TX · Bachelor's Degree · about 40 graduates a year
University of Houston-Clear Lake graduates in communication and media studies earn 12% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 36% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Houston-Clear Lake 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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| 447 | Northwest Missouri State University Maryville, MO | $50,012 | $53,623 | #351 | $34,195 |
| 448 | King's College Wilkes-barre, PA | $49,930 | $50,779 | #449 | $29,798 |
| 449 | Northeastern State University Tahlequah, OK | $49,854 | $55,974 | #284 | $34,703 |
| 450 | University of Houston-Clear Lake Houston, TX | $49,841 | $50,674 | #454 | $28,566 |
| 451 | St. Francis College Brooklyn, NY | $49,805 | $47,404 | #535 | $23,811 |
| 452 | Lamar University Beaumont, TX | $49,746 | $50,577 | #456 | $32,556 |
| 453 | Western Oregon University Monmouth, OR | $49,630 | $49,922 | #482 | $37,600 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Houston-Clear Lake communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $28,566 one year after graduating and $49,841 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Houston-Clear Lake rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, University of Houston-Clear Lake ranks #450 by median pay four years after graduation, and #454 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at University of Houston-Clear Lake worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $17,984.
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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.