Communication and Media Studies at West Texas A & M University
Canyon, TX · Bachelor's Degree · about 11 graduates a year
West Texas A & M University graduates in communication and media studies earn 17% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How West Texas A & M 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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| 525 | Point Loma Nazarene University San Diego, CA | $47,092 | $42,851 | #614 | $40,138 |
| 526 | Holy Family University Philadelphia, PA | $47,047 | $47,847 | #525 | — |
| 527 | Vermont State University Randolph, VT | $47,035 | $48,309 | #516 | $21,028 |
| 528 | West Texas A & M University Canyon, TX | $47,009 | $47,794 | #528 | — |
| 529 | York College of Pennsylvania York, PA | $46,976 | $47,775 | #529 | $31,789 |
| 530 | Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI | $46,938 | $49,491 | #491 | $32,755 |
| 531 | University of South Alabama Mobile, AL | $46,828 | $53,154 | #367 | $30,153 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do West Texas A & M University communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn $47,009 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does West Texas A & M University rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, West Texas A & M University ranks #528 by median pay four years after graduation, and #528 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at West Texas A & M University worth it?
Its graduates earn 17% 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.