Communication and Media Studies at University of Puget Sound
Tacoma, WA · Bachelor's Degree · about 24 graduates a year
University of Puget Sound 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 University of Puget Sound 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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| 126 | Rollins College Winter Park, FL | $62,086 | $66,083 | #66 | $36,285 |
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Puget Sound communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,477 one year after graduating and $61,904 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Puget Sound rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, University of Puget Sound ranks #129 by median pay four years after graduation, and #239 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at University of Puget Sound 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.