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Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
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The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.
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Payback measures how long it takes the average student to pay back the total cost of attending college with marginal earnings. Marginal earnings are the difference between what the average student would have earned before attending college and what they earn afterwards.
Best comms & media studies colleges in Pennsylvania
Comms & media studies bachelor graduates in Pennsylvania earn a weighted average salary of $45,574 3 years after graduation. This places Pennsylvania graduate earnings in the bottom 50% nationally. Additionally, comms & media studies graduates earn 25% less than the total graduating bachelor class in the state.
Cost of living is not considered when comparing states.
Our comms & media studies rankings cover 27 of the 38 programs available in Pennsylvania, accounting for 75% of total student graduates. We only include schools with sufficient earnings and/or cost data.
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Cost$26,138
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$77,464
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate96%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
#2 in Pennsylvania|#56 in Communications nationally
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Cost$21,038
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$56,257
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate63%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
#3 in Pennsylvania|#100 in Communications nationally
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Cost$27,370
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$55,631
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate75%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
#4 in Pennsylvania|#116 in Communications nationally
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Cost$43,090
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$61,471
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate92%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
#5 in Pennsylvania|#128 in Communications nationally
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Cost$27,729
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$54,667
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate85%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
#6 in Pennsylvania|#159 in Communications nationally
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Cost$24,838
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$51,219
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate73%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
#7 in Pennsylvania|#178 in Communications nationally
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Cost$31,894
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$52,915
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate79%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
#8 in Pennsylvania|#180 in Communications nationally
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Cost$25,461
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$50,387
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate61%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
#9 in Pennsylvania|#182 in Communications nationally
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Cost$29,187
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$52,168
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate83%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
#10 in Pennsylvania|#199 in Communications nationally
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Cost$34,559
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$52,970
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate81%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
#11 in Pennsylvania|#200 in Communications nationally
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Cost$12,991
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$44,664
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate66%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
#12 in Pennsylvania|#222 in Communications nationally
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Cost$25,848
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$48,645
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate73%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
#13 in Pennsylvania|#226 in Communications nationally
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Cost$27,554
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$49,620
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate64%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
#14 in Pennsylvania|#246 in Communications nationally
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Cost$21,506
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$47,372
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate60%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
#15 in Pennsylvania|#280 in Communications nationally
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Cost$29,881
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$47,004
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate61%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
#16 in Pennsylvania|#288 in Communications nationally
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Cost$22,109
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$45,343
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate73%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
#17 in Pennsylvania|#296 in Communications nationally
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Cost$23,623
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$45,306
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate79%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
#18 in Pennsylvania|#300 in Communications nationally
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Cost$23,666
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$45,516
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate65%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
#19 in Pennsylvania|#316 in Communications nationally
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Cost$31,493
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$46,118
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate74%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
#20 in Pennsylvania|#333 in Communications nationally
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Cost$22,320
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$43,151
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate56%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
How long does it take me to repay a bachelor's degree in comms & media studies in Pennsylvania?
Years
17.8 years
The cost of the average bachelor's degree in comms & media studies in Pennsylvania is covered by the new earnings of graduates in 17.8 years.
How much do graduates with a bachelor's degree in comms & media studies earn in Pennsylvania?
Salary
$45,574
The median bachelor's degree in comms & media studies graduate earns $45,574 4 years after graduating.
How much does a bachelor's degree in comms & media studies cost in Pennsylvania?
Net cost
$26,193
The average annual cost of a bachelor's degree in comms & media studies is $26,193. This is the net cost and considers only students that have received Title IV funds.
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