Communication and Media Studies at Mount St. Mary's University
Emmitsburg, MD · Bachelor's Degree · about 17 graduates a year
Mount St. Mary's University graduates in communication and media studies earn 2% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 46% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Mount St. Mary's 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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| 223 | Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus Madison, NJ | $57,829 | $50,756 | #451 | $34,772 |
| 224 | Saint Louis University Saint Louis, MO | $57,787 | $61,960 | #117 | $30,047 |
| 225 | California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA | $57,708 | $52,510 | #392 | $35,722 |
| 226 | Mount St. Mary's University Emmitsburg, MD | $57,669 | $50,611 | #455 | $39,055 |
| 227 | Seattle University Seattle, WA | $57,599 | $52,979 | #369 | $39,316 |
| 228 | University of Phoenix-Arizona Phoenix, AZ | $57,523 | $59,106 | #184 | $47,919 |
| 229 | The Master's University and Seminary Santa Clarita, CA | $57,507 | $52,328 | #396 | $29,015 |
Other Majors at Mount St. Mary's University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $87,360 | $57,612 | #214 of 459 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $81,796 | $64,849 | #233 of 796 |
| Biology | $76,062 | — | #42 of 841 |
| Business/Commerce | $74,839 | $46,859 | #43 of 271 |
| Criminology | $60,428 | $43,230 | #27 of 113 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $59,630 | — | #39 of 680 |
| Sociology | $57,290 | $40,196 | #121 of 462 |
| Political Science and Government | $56,507 | $29,800 | #410 of 565 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $54,677 | — | #264 of 610 |
| History | $50,563 | — | #231 of 459 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $40,480 | $34,454 | #80 of 82 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $39,651 | — | #261 of 423 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Mount St. Mary's University communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $39,055 one year after graduating and $57,669 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Mount St. Mary's University rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Mount St. Mary's University ranks #226 by median pay four years after graduation, and #455 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Mount St. Mary's University worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% more than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,312.
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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.