Communication and Media Studies at Roanoke College
Salem, VA · Bachelor's Degree · about 16 graduates a year
Roanoke College graduates in communication and media studies earn 35% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 35% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Roanoke 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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| 15 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $77,244 | $73,520 | #16 | $46,405 |
| 16 | Tulane University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA | $76,945 | $89,070 | #3 | $33,428 |
| 17 | University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA | $76,243 | $69,426 | #39 | $47,368 |
| 18 | Roanoke College Salem, VA | $76,198 | $69,385 | #40 | $36,220 |
| 19 | Purdue University Global West Lafayette, IN | $75,906 | $81,433 | #9 | — |
| 20 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $75,864 | $69,031 | #45 | $47,651 |
| 21 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $75,612 | $68,802 | #46 | $43,696 |
Other Majors at Roanoke College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | $71,604 | — | #108 of 565 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $69,323 | $45,557 | #396 of 1176 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $65,112 | $27,304 | #61 of 610 |
| Sociology | $59,580 | $38,983 | #89 of 462 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $58,040 | — | #211 of 660 |
| Biology | $55,246 | $37,458 | #520 of 841 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $54,957 | $39,588 | #135 of 265 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | $50,074 | — | #32 of 63 |
| Psychology | $49,018 | $32,550 | #602 of 1027 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $43,974 | $19,925 | #83 of 137 |
| History | $41,210 | $25,940 | #430 of 459 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Roanoke College communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,220 one year after graduating and $76,198 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Roanoke College rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Roanoke College ranks #18 by median pay four years after graduation, and #40 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Roanoke College worth it?
Its graduates earn 35% more than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,820.
← All data for Roanoke College · 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.