Communication and Media Studies at Randolph-Macon College
Ashland, VA · Bachelor's Degree · about 13 graduates a year
Randolph-Macon College graduates in communication and media studies earn 10% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 44% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Randolph-Macon 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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| 127 | North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, NC | $62,039 | $66,577 | #57 | $39,889 |
| 128 | Ashford University San Diego, CA | $61,909 | $56,333 | #274 | $58,089 |
| 129 | University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA | $61,904 | $56,938 | #239 | $29,477 |
| 130 | Randolph-Macon College Ashland, VA | $61,867 | $56,336 | #273 | $40,328 |
| 131 | College of Staten Island CUNY Staten Island, NY | $61,691 | $58,717 | #199 | $29,702 |
| 132 | California Lutheran University Thousand Oaks, CA | $61,653 | $56,100 | #281 | $37,249 |
| 133 | The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL | $61,548 | $69,862 | #37 | $40,790 |
Other Majors at Randolph-Macon College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce | $71,844 | $51,366 | #62 of 271 |
| Political Science and Government | $71,111 | $41,684 | #112 of 565 |
| Biology | $58,821 | $33,361 | #379 of 841 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $54,186 | — | #146 of 265 |
| Psychology | $53,687 | $35,967 | #314 of 1027 |
| Accounting and Related Services | — | $49,557 | — |
| Sociology | $48,275 | $39,656 | #332 of 462 |
| English Language and Literature | $47,804 | $27,110 | #320 of 576 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | $43,825 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Randolph-Macon College communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $40,328 one year after graduating and $61,867 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Randolph-Macon College rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Randolph-Macon College ranks #130 by median pay four years after graduation, and #273 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Randolph-Macon College worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% 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.