Communication and Media Studies at Utah Tech University
Saint George, UT · Bachelor's Degree · about 63 graduates a year
Utah Tech University graduates in communication and media studies earn 10% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 39% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Utah Tech 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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| 421 | Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA | $50,794 | $51,658 | #416 | $33,275 |
| 422 | Truman State University Kirksville, MO | $50,785 | $54,452 | #328 | $31,853 |
| 423 | Wichita State University Wichita, KS | $50,773 | $52,711 | #377 | $35,035 |
| 424 | Utah Tech University Saint George, UT | $50,755 | $48,104 | #522 | $32,815 |
| 425 | University of Colorado Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, CO | $50,692 | $47,407 | #534 | $37,002 |
| 426 | Bellarmine University Louisville, KY | $50,665 | $57,368 | #231 | $34,858 |
| 427 | Heidelberg University Tiffin, OH | $50,626 | $54,026 | #341 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Utah Tech University communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,815 one year after graduating and $50,755 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Utah Tech University rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Utah Tech University ranks #424 by median pay four years after graduation, and #522 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Utah Tech University worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,555.
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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.