Communication and Media Studies at University of Houston-Victoria
Victoria, TX · Bachelor's Degree · about 37 graduates a year
University of Houston-Victoria graduates in communication and media studies earn 7% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How University of Houston-Victoria 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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| 372 | Mercer University Macon, GA | $52,530 | $54,379 | #332 | $35,712 |
| 373 | Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Edwardsville, IL | $52,466 | $51,547 | #421 | $36,569 |
| 374 | University of Central Missouri Warrensburg, MO | $52,463 | $56,251 | #277 | — |
| 375 | University of Houston-Victoria Victoria, TX | $52,435 | $53,311 | #360 | — |
| 376 | Suffolk University Boston, MA | $52,398 | $46,142 | #565 | — |
| 377 | Western Connecticut State University Danbury, CT | $52,385 | $47,163 | #540 | $27,909 |
| 378 | Adrian College Adrian, MI | $52,309 | $55,154 | #307 | — |
Other Majors at University of Houston-Victoria by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $80,774 | $50,812 | #190 of 452 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $79,123 | $52,251 | #310 of 459 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $72,678 | — | #64 of 187 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $62,054 | $37,275 | #714 of 1176 |
| Marketing | $61,341 | $43,941 | #373 of 516 |
| Business/Commerce | $56,397 | $43,691 | #228 of 271 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $55,175 | $46,370 | #760 of 796 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $53,837 | $47,803 | #121 of 207 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $50,809 | $35,015 | #473 of 660 |
| Psychology | $42,359 | $34,289 | #897 of 1027 |
| History | $40,936 | — | #433 of 459 |
| English Language and Literature | — | $19,493 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Houston-Victoria communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn $52,435 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Houston-Victoria rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, University of Houston-Victoria ranks #375 by median pay four years after graduation, and #360 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at University of Houston-Victoria worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% less 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.