Communication and Media Studies at Shepherd University
Shepherdstown, WV · Bachelor's Degree · about 19 graduates a year
Shepherd University graduates in communication and media studies earn 11% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 38% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Shepherd 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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| 434 | Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY | $50,392 | $57,059 | #238 | $33,955 |
| 435 | Tarleton State University Stephenville, TX | $50,385 | $51,227 | #430 | $35,715 |
| 436 | Ouachita Baptist University Arkadelphia, AR | $50,369 | $59,356 | #177 | $34,574 |
| 437 | Shepherd University Shepherdstown, WV | $50,353 | $59,570 | #170 | $23,653 |
| 438 | Saint Vincent College Latrobe, PA | $50,341 | $51,197 | #432 | $25,889 |
| 439 | Valparaiso University Valparaiso, IN | $50,325 | $53,989 | #342 | $35,164 |
| 440 | Stephen F Austin State University Nacogdoches, TX | $50,302 | $51,142 | #434 | $33,906 |
Other Majors at Shepherd University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $78,764 | $75,914 | #773 of 966 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $74,218 | $57,265 | #358 of 459 |
| Sociology | $63,412 | $33,190 | #49 of 462 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $62,588 | $41,766 | #684 of 1176 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | $56,953 | $39,351 | #87 of 156 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | $51,789 | $34,287 | #27 of 63 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $50,124 | $33,059 | #58 of 423 |
| Biology | — | $49,165 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $49,153 | $33,587 | #317 of 476 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $48,992 | $46,549 | #293 of 680 |
| Social Work | $48,122 | $32,965 | #319 of 420 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $46,797 | $29,921 | #235 of 265 |
| Psychology | $41,344 | $31,282 | #936 of 1027 |
| English Language and Literature | $38,581 | $27,186 | #524 of 576 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Shepherd University communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $23,653 one year after graduating and $50,353 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Shepherd University rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Shepherd University ranks #437 by median pay four years after graduation, and #170 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Shepherd University worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,225.
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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.