Communication and Media Studies at James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA · Bachelor's Degree · about 413 graduates a year
James Madison University graduates in communication and media studies earn 18% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 31% of one year’s pay at that point.
How James Madison 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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| 78 | Denison University Granville, OH | $66,730 | $71,211 | #20 | $47,396 |
| 79 | University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO | $66,623 | $62,306 | #112 | $39,738 |
| 80 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL | $66,439 | $65,276 | #70 | $37,808 |
| 81 | James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA | $66,436 | $60,496 | #146 | $42,769 |
| 82 | Saint Mary's College Notre Dame, IN | $66,335 | $71,165 | #21 | $32,322 |
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do James Madison University communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $42,769 one year after graduating and $66,436 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does James Madison University rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, James Madison University ranks #81 by median pay four years after graduation, and #146 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at James Madison University worth it?
Its graduates earn 18% more than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,500.
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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.