Communication and Media Studies at Emerson College
Boston, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 24 graduates a year
Emerson College 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 40% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Emerson 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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| 191 | Montclair State University Montclair, NJ | $59,247 | $52,000 | #405 | $28,062 |
| 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 |
Other Communication and Media Studies Credentials at Emerson College
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | — | $46,040 | — |
Other Majors at Emerson College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marketing | $76,623 | $41,651 | #105 of 516 |
| Journalism | $63,337 | $39,703 | #26 of 187 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $61,496 | — | #75 of 215 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $59,301 | $28,606 | #114 of 178 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $51,742 | $33,441 | #51 of 137 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $49,951 | $27,032 | #40 of 144 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $49,381 | $39,183 | #161 of 207 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $44,760 | $19,560 | #54 of 255 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Emerson College communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $44,108 one year after graduating and $59,202 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Emerson College rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Emerson College ranks #194 by median pay four years after graduation, and #402 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Emerson College 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 $23,717.
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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.