Communication and Media Studies at Saint Norbert College
De Pere, WI · Bachelor's Degree · about 33 graduates a year
Saint Norbert College graduates in communication and media studies earn 6% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 49% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Saint Norbert 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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| 358 | Lewis & Clark College Portland, OR | $53,026 | $53,338 | #358 | $17,707 |
| 359 | Texas State University San Marcos, TX | $53,009 | $53,895 | #344 | $37,386 |
| 360 | Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ | $52,957 | $54,414 | #330 | $41,491 |
| 361 | Saint Norbert College De Pere, WI | $52,927 | $55,073 | #312 | $38,287 |
| 362 | Luther College Decorah, IA | $52,905 | $55,650 | #292 | $42,012 |
| 363 | Southeastern University Lakeland, FL | $52,899 | $56,304 | #275 | $27,983 |
| 364 | Minnesota State University Moorhead Moorhead, MN | $52,838 | $50,472 | #463 | $36,172 |
Other Majors at Saint Norbert College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $96,237 | $70,730 | #197 of 349 |
| Marketing | $81,731 | $46,934 | #64 of 516 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $76,669 | $59,630 | #320 of 796 |
| Mathematics | $73,029 | $52,644 | #127 of 309 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $72,464 | $51,451 | #294 of 452 |
| Economics | $66,621 | $53,350 | #310 of 368 |
| Business/Commerce | $64,162 | $44,827 | #148 of 271 |
| Biology | $62,683 | $31,734 | #262 of 841 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | — | $53,063 | — |
| Sociology | $48,357 | $35,981 | #330 of 462 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $47,861 | $43,829 | #257 of 345 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $46,418 | $44,823 | #408 of 680 |
| Psychology | $44,634 | $30,866 | #817 of 1027 |
| Design and Applied Arts | — | $37,856 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Saint Norbert College communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $38,287 one year after graduating and $52,927 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Saint Norbert College rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Saint Norbert College ranks #361 by median pay four years after graduation, and #312 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Saint Norbert College worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,000.
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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.