Communication and Media Studies at Norwich University
Northfield, VT · Bachelor's Degree · about 9 graduates a year
Norwich University graduates in communication and media studies earn 16% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 41% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Norwich 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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| 83 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA | $66,106 | $60,196 | #154 | $44,309 |
| 84 | Queens University of Charlotte Charlotte, NC | $65,985 | $70,811 | #27 | $36,279 |
| 85 | Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN | $65,517 | $70,288 | #34 | $41,409 |
| 86 | Norwich University Northfield, VT | $65,497 | $67,271 | #52 | $37,161 |
| 87 | McDaniel College Westminster, MD | $65,411 | $57,406 | #227 | $32,402 |
| 88 | University of St Thomas Saint Paul, MN | $64,917 | $62,010 | #115 | $45,100 |
| 89 | Lake Forest College Lake Forest, IL | $64,580 | $63,449 | #92 | $42,835 |
Other Majors at Norwich University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Information Science/Studies | — | $98,551 | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $90,628 | $60,988 | #37 of 99 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $86,054 | $74,283 | #507 of 966 |
| Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations | $85,184 | $73,947 | #2 of 5 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $82,477 | $48,799 | #307 of 318 |
| Construction Management | $76,175 | $46,751 | #55 of 57 |
| Civil Engineering | $75,713 | $44,884 | #224 of 233 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $73,203 | $46,409 | #279 of 1176 |
| Political Science and Government | $71,791 | $43,988 | #106 of 565 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $70,075 | $43,523 | #25 of 660 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $68,004 | $43,621 | #50 of 118 |
| History | $66,185 | $42,940 | #29 of 459 |
| Biology | $63,374 | — | #230 of 841 |
| Architecture | $58,534 | — | #75 of 78 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $54,456 | $33,805 | #271 of 610 |
| Psychology | $53,775 | $41,164 | #312 of 1027 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Norwich University communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $37,161 one year after graduating and $65,497 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Norwich University rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Norwich University ranks #86 by median pay four years after graduation, and #52 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Norwich University worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% more 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.