Communication and Media Studies at University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI · Bachelor's Degree · about 304 graduates a year
University of Wisconsin-Madison graduates in communication and media studies earn 9% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 33% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Wisconsin-Madison 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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| 137 | Metropolitan State University Saint Paul, MN | $61,355 | $58,607 | #203 | $46,320 |
| 138 | La Salle University Philadelphia, PA | $61,347 | $62,390 | #111 | $36,037 |
| 139 | Bellevue University Bellevue, NE | $61,294 | $63,350 | #93 | — |
| 140 | University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI | $61,270 | $63,754 | #87 | $37,286 |
| 141 | University of Nebraska at Omaha Omaha, NE | $61,220 | $63,273 | #94 | $41,327 |
| 142 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ | $61,193 | $62,877 | #100 | $44,571 |
| 143 | Arizona State University Digital Immersion Scottsdale, AZ | $61,193 | $62,877 | #101 | $44,571 |
Other Communication and Media Studies Credentials at University of Wisconsin-Madison
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctoral Degree | — | $69,654 | — |
Other Majors at University of Wisconsin-Madison by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Wisconsin-Madison communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $37,286 one year after graduating and $61,270 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Wisconsin-Madison rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, University of Wisconsin-Madison ranks #140 by median pay four years after graduation, and #87 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at University of Wisconsin-Madison worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% more than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,500.
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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.