Communication and Media Studies at Champlain College
Burlington, VT · Bachelor's Degree · about 11 graduates a year
Champlain College graduates in communication and media studies earn 12% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Champlain College 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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| 456 | University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Belton, TX | $49,545 | $50,373 | #467 | $34,282 |
| 457 | Elizabethtown College Elizabethtown, PA | $49,514 | $50,356 | #468 | $31,003 |
| 458 | Southern Oregon University Ashland, OR | $49,511 | $49,803 | #484 | $30,422 |
| 459 | Champlain College Burlington, VT | $49,508 | $50,849 | #447 | — |
| 460 | The New School New York, NY | $49,489 | $47,103 | #544 | $22,365 |
| 461 | Waldorf University Forest City, IA | $49,473 | $52,040 | #403 | — |
| 462 | Mercy University Dobbs Ferry, NY | $49,395 | $47,014 | #549 | $31,079 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Champlain College communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn $49,508 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Champlain College rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Champlain College ranks #459 by median pay four years after graduation, and #447 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Champlain College worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% 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.