Communication and Media Studies at Seattle University
Seattle, WA · Bachelor's Degree · about 28 graduates a year
Seattle University graduates in communication and media studies earn 2% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 34% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Seattle 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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| 224 | Saint Louis University Saint Louis, MO | $57,787 | $61,960 | #117 | $30,047 |
| 225 | California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA | $57,708 | $52,510 | #392 | $35,722 |
| 226 | Mount St. Mary's University Emmitsburg, MD | $57,669 | $50,611 | #455 | $39,055 |
| 227 | Seattle University Seattle, WA | $57,599 | $52,979 | #369 | $39,316 |
| 228 | University of Phoenix-Arizona Phoenix, AZ | $57,523 | $59,106 | #184 | $47,919 |
| 229 | The Master's University and Seminary Santa Clarita, CA | $57,507 | $52,328 | #396 | $29,015 |
| 230 | California State University-Dominguez Hills Carson, CA | $57,478 | $52,301 | #397 | $34,015 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Seattle University communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $39,316 one year after graduating and $57,599 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Seattle University rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Seattle University ranks #227 by median pay four years after graduation, and #369 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Seattle University worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% more than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,500.
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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.