Communication and Media Studies at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus
Tacoma, WA · Bachelor's Degree · about 61 graduates a year
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus graduates in communication and media studies earn 14% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 23% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Washington-Tacoma Campus 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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| 94 | Merrimack College North Andover, MA | $64,345 | $56,663 | #251 | $29,527 |
| 95 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA | $64,153 | $59,007 | #190 | $44,638 |
| 96 | University of Washington-Bothell Campus Bothell, WA | $64,153 | $59,007 | #191 | $44,638 |
| 97 | University of Washington-Tacoma Campus Tacoma, WA | $64,153 | $59,007 | #192 | $44,638 |
| 98 | University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Oshkosh, WI | $64,103 | $66,702 | #56 | $40,673 |
| 99 | Furman University Greenville, SC | $64,014 | $70,982 | #23 | $41,766 |
| 100 | Keene State College Keene, NH | $63,995 | $58,946 | #194 | $34,372 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Washington-Tacoma Campus communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $44,638 one year after graduating and $64,153 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Washington-Tacoma Campus rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, University of Washington-Tacoma Campus ranks #97 by median pay four years after graduation, and #192 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% more than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $15,000.
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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.