Communication and Media Studies at Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT · Bachelor's Degree · about 75 graduates a year
Sacred Heart University graduates in communication and media studies earn 5% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 42% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Sacred Heart 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 |
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| 192 | Portland State University Portland, OR | $59,232 | $59,581 | #168 | $35,143 |
| 193 | University of New Haven West Haven, CT | $59,225 | $53,321 | #359 | $27,918 |
| 194 | Emerson College Boston, MA | $59,202 | $52,134 | #402 | $44,108 |
| 195 | Sacred Heart University Fairfield, CT | $59,068 | $53,180 | #366 | $28,884 |
| 196 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE | $59,017 | $60,996 | #138 | $39,702 |
| 197 | Baylor University Waco, TX | $58,915 | $59,899 | #160 | $43,740 |
| 198 | University of Central Florida Orlando, FL | $58,783 | $62,567 | #107 | $37,021 |
Other Communication and Media Studies Credentials at Sacred Heart University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $35,471 | $66,974 | $35,500 |
Other Majors at Sacred Heart University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $103,244 | $90,830 | #111 of 966 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $94,733 | $56,081 | #84 of 452 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $93,209 | $58,214 | #165 of 459 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $91,777 | $60,375 | #102 of 796 |
| Economics | $80,970 | — | #176 of 368 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $76,507 | $28,134 | #91 of 253 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $74,883 | $42,051 | #244 of 1176 |
| Marketing | $73,514 | $40,891 | #138 of 516 |
| Biology | $72,404 | $37,450 | #66 of 841 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $68,092 | — | #33 of 476 |
| Political Science and Government | $65,879 | $17,262 | #189 of 565 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $61,998 | — | #5 of 423 |
| Psychology | $61,373 | $29,166 | #77 of 1027 |
| Social Work | $58,384 | — | #72 of 420 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $55,710 | $41,113 | #304 of 660 |
| English Language and Literature | $55,399 | — | #121 of 576 |
| Sociology | $54,183 | — | #187 of 462 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Sacred Heart University communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $28,884 one year after graduating and $59,068 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Sacred Heart University rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Sacred Heart University ranks #195 by median pay four years after graduation, and #366 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Sacred Heart University worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% more than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,000.
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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.