Communication and Media Studies at Saint Mary's College
Notre Dame, IN · Bachelor's Degree · about 22 graduates a year
Saint Mary's College graduates in communication and media studies earn 18% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 41% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Saint Mary's College 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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| 79 | University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO | $66,623 | $62,306 | #112 | $39,738 |
| 80 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL | $66,439 | $65,276 | #70 | $37,808 |
| 81 | James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA | $66,436 | $60,496 | #146 | $42,769 |
| 82 | Saint Mary's College Notre Dame, IN | $66,335 | $71,165 | #21 | $32,322 |
| 83 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA | $66,106 | $60,196 | #154 | $44,309 |
| 84 | Queens University of Charlotte Charlotte, NC | $65,985 | $70,811 | #27 | $36,279 |
| 85 | Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN | $65,517 | $70,288 | #34 | $41,409 |
Other Majors at Saint Mary's College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $98,107 | $71,234 | #61 of 796 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $80,396 | $74,962 | #702 of 966 |
| Political Science and Government | $74,623 | — | #69 of 565 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $73,449 | $52,891 | #276 of 1176 |
| Biology | $68,409 | — | #120 of 841 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $66,587 | — | #30 of 215 |
| Psychology | $58,218 | $32,213 | #134 of 1027 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $51,665 | $41,286 | #178 of 680 |
| Social Work | $49,555 | — | #294 of 420 |
| International/Globalization Studies | — | $25,164 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Saint Mary's College communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,322 one year after graduating and $66,335 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Saint Mary's College rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Saint Mary's College ranks #82 by median pay four years after graduation, and #21 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Saint Mary's College worth it?
Its graduates earn 18% more than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.