Communication and Media Studies at Saint Mary's College of California
Moraga, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 23 graduates a year
Saint Mary's College of California graduates in communication and media studies earn 14% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 30% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Saint Mary's College of California 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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| 89 | Lake Forest College Lake Forest, IL | $64,580 | $63,449 | #92 | $42,835 |
| 90 | Texas A & M University-College Station College Station, TX | $64,533 | $65,611 | #67 | $43,295 |
| 91 | University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI | $64,520 | $63,546 | #91 | $36,785 |
| 92 | Saint Mary's College of California Moraga, CA | $64,456 | $58,651 | #202 | $35,356 |
| 93 | College of Saint Benedict Saint Joseph, MN | $64,430 | $61,544 | #131 | $45,702 |
| 94 | Merrimack College North Andover, MA | $64,345 | $56,663 | #251 | $29,527 |
| 95 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA | $64,153 | $59,007 | #190 | $44,638 |
Other Majors at Saint Mary's College of California by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $107,570 | $66,628 | #22 of 796 |
| Business/Commerce | $80,262 | $46,958 | #33 of 271 |
| Psychology | $70,123 | $28,018 | #25 of 1027 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $68,501 | $56,094 | #30 of 476 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $66,265 | $34,444 | #57 of 610 |
| Political Science and Government | $62,651 | $45,296 | #266 of 565 |
| English Language and Literature | $57,651 | — | #88 of 576 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | — | $38,160 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Saint Mary's College of California communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,356 one year after graduating and $64,456 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Saint Mary's College of California rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Saint Mary's College of California ranks #92 by median pay four years after graduation, and #202 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Saint Mary's College of California worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% more than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,500.
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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.