Communication and Media Studies at Utah Valley University
Orem, UT · Bachelor's Degree · about 21 graduates a year
Utah Valley University graduates in communication and media studies earn 11% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 22% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Utah Valley 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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| 114 | Marymount Manhattan College New York, NY | $62,844 | $59,814 | #163 | $24,962 |
| 115 | Endicott College Beverly, MA | $62,840 | $55,337 | #302 | $36,233 |
| 116 | Colorado State University Global Aurora, CO | $62,743 | $58,677 | #201 | $49,436 |
| 117 | Utah Valley University Orem, UT | $62,566 | $59,298 | #181 | $44,202 |
| 118 | Westmont College Santa Barbara, CA | $62,535 | $56,903 | #240 | $41,225 |
| 119 | SUNY Brockport Brockport, NY | $62,532 | $59,518 | #171 | $37,910 |
| 120 | University of Hartford West Hartford, CT | $62,464 | $56,238 | #278 | $32,186 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Utah Valley University communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $44,202 one year after graduating and $62,566 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Utah Valley University rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Utah Valley University ranks #117 by median pay four years after graduation, and #181 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Utah Valley University worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% more than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $13,942.
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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.