Communication and Media Studies at Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA · Bachelor's Degree · about 22 graduates a year
Central Washington University graduates in communication and media studies earn 1% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 37% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Central Washington 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 |
| … | |||||
| 245 | University of Nevada-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV | $56,944 | $59,101 | #185 | $32,365 |
| 246 | University of Houston-Downtown Houston, TX | $56,903 | $57,854 | #222 | $34,123 |
| 247 | Ramapo College of New Jersey Mahwah, NJ | $56,894 | $49,935 | #481 | $31,966 |
| 248 | Central Washington University Ellensburg, WA | $56,862 | $52,301 | #398 | $35,820 |
| 249 | University of Illinois Chicago Chicago, IL | $56,845 | $55,850 | #289 | $38,912 |
| 250 | University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH | $56,818 | $60,633 | #143 | $41,138 |
| 251 | Mount Mary University Milwaukee, WI | $56,763 | $59,065 | #187 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Central Washington University communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,820 one year after graduating and $56,862 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Central Washington University rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Central Washington University ranks #248 by median pay four years after graduation, and #398 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Central Washington University worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% more than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,065.
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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.