Government-Verified Program Data
Communication and Media Studies
Valparaiso University
Median Salary (1yr)
$35,164
Median Debt
$0
Graduates / Year
25
Credential
Bachelor's
Key Metrics
Median Salary (1yr)
$35,164
Median Debt at Graduation
$0
vs National Avg
-5%
Annual Graduates
25
Median Salary (5yr)
$52,086
Program Analysis
Graduates of the Communication and Media Studies program at Valparaiso University earn less than the national average for this major. One year after graduation, Valparaiso graduates earn $35,164, while the national average is $36,950. Five years after graduation, earnings increase to $52,086.
The program has a favorable debt-to-earnings ratio. Students graduate with no debt.
The program graduates approximately 25 students per year.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
How This Program Compares
Communication and Media Studies at Valparaiso University
Median Earnings (1yr)
$35,164
Median Debt
$0
National Average: Communication and Media Studies
Median Earnings (1yr)
$36,950
Median Debt
$0
Communication and Media Studies at Other Schools
| # | Institution | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbia University in the City of New York | $93,452 | $0 | 87 |
| 2 | Northwestern University | $87,012 | $0 | 83 |
| 3 | Johns Hopkins University | $82,754 | $0 | 128 |
| 4 | Regent University | $72,990 | $0 | 22 |
| 5 | Purdue University-Main Campus | $70,112 | $0 | 205 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The median salary 1 year after graduation for Communication and Media Studies graduates from Valparaiso University is $35,164.