Communication and Media Studies at Christopher Newport University
Newport News, VA · Bachelor's Degree · about 81 graduates a year
Christopher Newport University graduates in communication and media studies earn 2% 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 Christopher Newport 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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| 235 | Wayne State University Detroit, MI | $57,335 | $60,453 | #148 | $36,595 |
| 236 | Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA | $57,317 | $52,719 | #376 | $33,970 |
| 237 | Caldwell University Caldwell, NJ | $57,307 | $50,297 | #471 | $22,371 |
| 238 | Christopher Newport University Newport News, VA | $57,254 | $52,135 | #401 | $36,953 |
| 239 | California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA | $57,138 | $51,992 | #406 | $30,794 |
| 240 | St. Thomas Aquinas College Sparkill, NY | $57,112 | $54,359 | #333 | $28,480 |
| 241 | Iowa State University Ames, IA | $57,110 | $60,073 | #158 | $40,497 |
Other Majors at Christopher Newport University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $101,900 | $72,128 | #155 of 349 |
| Information Science/Studies | $88,842 | $58,550 | #45 of 148 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $81,840 | $54,432 | #119 of 1176 |
| Economics | $75,365 | $45,309 | #223 of 368 |
| Chemistry | $66,171 | $39,245 | #107 of 209 |
| Political Science and Government | $65,241 | $43,508 | #198 of 565 |
| Music | $63,852 | — | #2 of 268 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $62,828 | $35,953 | #43 of 207 |
| Biology | $55,657 | $30,287 | #502 of 841 |
| English Language and Literature | $55,379 | $29,310 | #122 of 576 |
| Sociology | $55,057 | $36,977 | #166 of 462 |
| Psychology | $53,600 | $35,028 | #319 of 1027 |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | $53,564 | — | #34 of 90 |
| History | $52,458 | $29,386 | #198 of 459 |
| Social Work | $48,212 | — | #318 of 420 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | $42,907 | $23,656 | #32 of 68 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Christopher Newport University communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,953 one year after graduating and $57,254 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Christopher Newport University rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Christopher Newport University ranks #238 by median pay four years after graduation, and #401 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Christopher Newport University worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% more than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,250.
← All data for Christopher Newport University · Methodology
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.