Communication and Media Studies at West Virginia State University
Institute, WV · Bachelor's Degree · about 7 graduates a year
West Virginia State University graduates in communication and media studies earn 33% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 75% of one year’s pay at that point.
How West Virginia State 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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| 640 | Fayetteville State University Fayetteville, NC | $38,325 | $41,128 | #633 | $24,210 |
| 641 | Claflin University Orangeburg, SC | $38,161 | $42,315 | #620 | $23,156 |
| 642 | Touro University New York, NY | $38,066 | $36,231 | #654 | — |
| 643 | West Virginia State University Institute, WV | $37,866 | $44,798 | #584 | $26,351 |
| 644 | Benedict College Columbia, SC | $37,638 | $41,735 | #624 | — |
| 645 | Northwestern State University of Louisiana Natchitoches, LA | $37,273 | $43,146 | #611 | $25,137 |
| 646 | Texas A & M University-Kingsville Kingsville, TX | $37,038 | $37,657 | #647 | $20,175 |
Other Majors at West Virginia State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $50,169 | $43,709 | #1083 of 1176 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $50,063 | $39,056 | #487 of 660 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $47,026 | $41,319 | #353 of 476 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $46,622 | — | #506 of 610 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $43,924 | $42,197 | #533 of 680 |
| Psychology | $42,434 | $28,185 | #891 of 1027 |
| Social Work | $41,571 | $30,060 | #406 of 420 |
| English Language and Literature | $40,303 | — | #498 of 576 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $22,764 | — | #423 of 423 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do West Virginia State University communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $26,351 one year after graduating and $37,866 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does West Virginia State University rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, West Virginia State University ranks #643 by median pay four years after graduation, and #584 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at West Virginia State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 33% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $28,250.
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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.