Communication and Media Studies at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI · Bachelor's Degree · about 172 graduates a year
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee graduates in communication and media studies earn 1% 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 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 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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| 273 | Miami University-Middletown Middletown, OH | $55,919 | $59,674 | #165 | $34,959 |
| 274 | Miami University-Oxford Oxford, OH | $55,919 | $59,674 | #166 | $34,959 |
| 275 | Molloy College Rockville Centre, NY | $55,878 | $53,184 | #365 | $31,517 |
| 276 | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI | $55,697 | $57,955 | #219 | $38,040 |
| 277 | Oakland University Rochester Hills, MI | $55,662 | $58,689 | #200 | $37,795 |
| 278 | Carthage College Kenosha, WI | $55,654 | $57,911 | #220 | $33,580 |
| 279 | University of Kentucky Lexington, KY | $55,653 | $63,016 | #96 | $39,311 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $38,040 one year after graduating and $55,697 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee ranks #276 by median pay four years after graduation, and #219 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,000.
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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.