Communication and Media Studies at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI · Bachelor's Degree · about 44 graduates a year
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire graduates in communication and media studies earn 3% more 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 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 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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| 216 | California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA | $58,137 | $52,901 | #373 | $34,172 |
| 217 | California State University-Fullerton Fullerton, CA | $58,082 | $52,851 | #375 | $34,120 |
| 218 | Stetson University Deland, FL | $58,071 | $61,809 | #121 | $33,190 |
| 219 | University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Eau Claire, WI | $58,043 | $60,397 | #149 | $40,333 |
| 220 | Nebraska Wesleyan University Lincoln, NE | $57,937 | $59,880 | #161 | $41,188 |
| 221 | Eastern Illinois University Charleston, IL | $57,887 | $56,874 | #244 | $37,778 |
| 222 | Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus Teaneck, NJ | $57,829 | $50,756 | #450 | $34,772 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $40,333 one year after graduating and $58,043 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire ranks #219 by median pay four years after graduation, and #149 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% more than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,250.
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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.