Communication and Media Studies at University of Wisconsin-Superior
Superior, WI · Bachelor's Degree · about 24 graduates a year
University of Wisconsin-Superior graduates in communication and media studies earn 20% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 50% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Wisconsin-Superior 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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| 559 | Houghton University Houghton, NY | $45,134 | $42,958 | #612 | — |
| 560 | Centenary University Hackettstown, NJ | $45,098 | $39,582 | #640 | $17,274 |
| 561 | University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI | $45,072 | $41,010 | #634 | $30,235 |
| 562 | University of Wisconsin-Superior Superior, WI | $45,014 | $46,839 | #551 | $41,371 |
| 563 | Webster University Saint Louis, MO | $45,012 | $48,262 | #518 | — |
| 564 | Emporia State University Emporia, KS | $45,003 | $46,720 | #554 | $37,095 |
| 565 | Utica University Utica, NY | $44,969 | $42,801 | #616 | $23,890 |
Other Majors at University of Wisconsin-Superior by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $60,644 | $56,426 | #703 of 796 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $58,167 | $42,295 | #195 of 660 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $56,863 | $45,999 | #909 of 1176 |
| Social Work | $54,195 | $42,487 | #153 of 420 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $50,950 | $41,207 | #144 of 207 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | $50,144 | — | #59 of 64 |
| Biology | $44,617 | $32,160 | #796 of 841 |
| Psychology | $44,116 | $38,262 | #831 of 1027 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $43,561 | $39,475 | #554 of 680 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | — | $29,525 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Wisconsin-Superior communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $41,371 one year after graduating and $45,014 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Wisconsin-Superior rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, University of Wisconsin-Superior ranks #562 by median pay four years after graduation, and #551 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at University of Wisconsin-Superior worth it?
Its graduates earn 20% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,500.
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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.