Communication and Media Studies at Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA · Bachelor's Degree · about 86 graduates a year
Western Washington University graduates in communication and media studies earn 0% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 32% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Western 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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| 257 | Brigham Young University-Idaho Rexburg, ID | $56,514 | $60,095 | #156 | $36,941 |
| 258 | University of Wisconsin-La Crosse La Crosse, WI | $56,470 | $58,760 | #198 | $40,293 |
| 259 | Florida Gulf Coast University Fort Myers, FL | $56,455 | $60,089 | #157 | $39,342 |
| 260 | Western Washington University Bellingham, WA | $56,415 | $51,890 | #409 | $34,857 |
| 261 | Concordia University-Irvine Irvine, CA | $56,388 | $51,309 | #427 | $36,162 |
| 262 | Saint Cloud State University Saint Cloud, MN | $56,388 | $53,863 | #345 | $40,279 |
| 263 | Westfield State University Westfield, MA | $56,349 | $49,621 | #487 | $32,134 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Western Washington University communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,857 one year after graduating and $56,415 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Western Washington University rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Western Washington University ranks #260 by median pay four years after graduation, and #409 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Western Washington University worth it?
Its graduates earn 0% more than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $17,887.
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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.