Communication and Media Studies at Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA · Bachelor's Degree · about 65 graduates a year
Eastern Washington University graduates in communication and media studies earn 10% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 40% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Eastern 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 |
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| 412 | Coastal Carolina University Conway, SC | $51,010 | $56,562 | #253 | $29,821 |
| 413 | Otterbein University Westerville, OH | $51,006 | $54,431 | #329 | $31,207 |
| 414 | California State University-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA | $50,989 | $46,397 | #560 | — |
| 415 | Eastern Washington University Cheney, WA | $50,969 | $46,881 | #550 | $37,782 |
| 416 | University of Mount Saint Vincent Bronx, NY | $50,940 | $48,484 | #511 | $28,842 |
| 417 | University of St Thomas Houston, TX | $50,859 | $51,709 | #411 | — |
| 418 | Texas A&M University-San Antonio San Antonio, TX | $50,856 | $51,706 | #412 | $31,953 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Eastern Washington University communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $37,782 one year after graduating and $50,969 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Eastern Washington University rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Eastern Washington University ranks #415 by median pay four years after graduation, and #550 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Eastern Washington University worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,519.
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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.