Communication and Media Studies programs in Virginia
Compare 16 reporting programs using the same federal field and credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
| # | College | City | Median year-4 earnings | Median federal debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Virginia-Main Campus | Charlottesville | $76,243 | $21,230 |
| 2 | Roanoke College | Salem | $76,198 | $26,975 |
| 3 | James Madison University | Harrisonburg | $66,436 | $21,502 |
| 4 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | Blacksburg | $66,106 | $20,613 |
| 5 | Randolph-Macon College | Ashland | $61,867 | $27,000 |
| 6 | Virginia Commonwealth University | Richmond | $59,968 | $24,000 |
| 7 | Radford University | Radford | $59,932 | $25,250 |
| 8 | Christopher Newport University | Newport News | $57,254 | $25,000 |
| 9 | Liberty University | Lynchburg | $54,911 | $23,250 |
| 10 | Longwood University | Farmville | $53,631 | $26,000 |
| 11 | Bridgewater College | Bridgewater | $53,615 | $26,000 |
| 12 | DeVry University-Virginia | Arlington | $51,752 | $56,858 |
| 13 | University of Lynchburg | Lynchburg | $46,733 | Not available |
| 14 | Virginia Union University | Richmond | $42,376 | $31,000 |
| 15 | Regent University | Virginia Beach | $41,335 | $23,750 |
| 16 | Virginia State University | Petersburg | $40,896 | $28,000 |
This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.