Communication and Media Studies at Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT · Bachelor's Degree · about 72 graduates a year
Fairfield University graduates in communication and media studies earn 39% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 34% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Fairfield University 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 |
| 11 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $79,112 | $69,323 | #42 | $50,552 |
| 12 | Emory University Atlanta, GA | $78,866 | $81,642 | #8 | $37,237 |
| 13 | Fairfield University Fairfield, CT | $78,081 | $70,298 | #33 | $46,677 |
| 14 | Wake Forest University Winston-salem, NC | $77,984 | $83,688 | #6 | $42,055 |
| 15 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $77,244 | $73,520 | #16 | $46,405 |
| 16 | Tulane University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA | $76,945 | $89,070 | #3 | $33,428 |
Other Majors at Fairfield University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $120,303 | $74,023 | #32 of 368 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $110,586 | $71,747 | #19 of 796 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $106,663 | $62,952 | #31 of 452 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $101,831 | $91,418 | #124 of 966 |
| International Business | $101,411 | — | #10 of 115 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $96,937 | — | #25 of 166 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $94,347 | $49,239 | #3 of 118 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $91,633 | $62,846 | #146 of 318 |
| Marketing | $86,740 | $53,891 | #41 of 516 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $84,962 | $50,558 | #82 of 1176 |
| Mathematics | $84,078 | — | #63 of 309 |
| Political Science and Government | $83,709 | $38,426 | #31 of 565 |
| Psychology | $70,211 | $39,890 | #24 of 1027 |
| English Language and Literature | $62,527 | $27,206 | #35 of 576 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Fairfield University communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $46,677 one year after graduating and $78,081 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Fairfield University rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Fairfield University ranks #13 by median pay four years after graduation, and #33 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Fairfield University worth it?
Its graduates earn 39% more than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,919.
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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.