Communication and Media Studies at Edgewood College
Madison, WI · Bachelor's Degree · about 14 graduates a year
Edgewood College graduates in communication and media studies earn 4% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 41% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Edgewood College 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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| 327 | The University of Montana Missoula, MT | $54,300 | $59,314 | #180 | $34,377 |
| 328 | Temple University Philadelphia, PA | $54,283 | $55,206 | #304 | $34,496 |
| 329 | Kean University Union, NJ | $54,277 | $47,638 | #531 | $27,983 |
| 330 | Edgewood College Madison, WI | $54,257 | $56,457 | #255 | $42,950 |
| 331 | Central Connecticut State University New Britain, CT | $54,195 | $48,793 | #508 | $30,399 |
| 332 | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Kutztown, PA | $54,173 | $55,094 | #309 | $35,957 |
| 333 | Linfield University Mcminnville, OR | $54,091 | $54,410 | #331 | $30,860 |
Other Majors at Edgewood College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $96,101 | — | #35 of 1176 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $79,577 | $73,249 | #732 of 966 |
| Biology | $69,355 | $51,134 | #108 of 841 |
| Business/Commerce | $64,738 | $45,413 | #140 of 271 |
| Psychology | $49,536 | $37,954 | #557 of 1027 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $48,946 | $46,458 | #297 of 680 |
| Education | $48,936 | — | #13 of 27 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $44,540 | — | #235 of 299 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Edgewood College communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $42,950 one year after graduating and $54,257 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Edgewood College rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Edgewood College ranks #330 by median pay four years after graduation, and #255 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Edgewood College worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,500.
← All data for Edgewood College · Methodology
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.