Communication and Media Studies at University of the Incarnate Word
San Antonio, TX · Bachelor's Degree · about 28 graduates a year
University of the Incarnate Word graduates in communication and media studies earn 30% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 68% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of the Incarnate Word 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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| 633 | University of Pikeville Pikeville, KY | $39,943 | $45,228 | #577 | — |
| 634 | The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg, TX | $39,940 | $40,607 | #638 | $26,748 |
| 635 | Lindsey Wilson College Columbia, KY | $39,686 | $44,937 | #580 | $25,549 |
| 636 | University of the Incarnate Word San Antonio, TX | $39,660 | $40,323 | #639 | $17,048 |
| 637 | Oral Roberts University Tulsa, OK | $39,535 | $44,388 | #593 | $39,206 |
| 638 | Albany State University Albany, GA | $39,265 | $40,647 | #636 | — |
| 639 | Alabama State University Montgomery, AL | $38,566 | $43,776 | #603 | $21,996 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of the Incarnate Word communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $17,048 one year after graduating and $39,660 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of the Incarnate Word rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, University of the Incarnate Word ranks #636 by median pay four years after graduation, and #639 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at University of the Incarnate Word worth it?
Its graduates earn 30% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.