Communication and Media Studies at Emmanuel College
Boston, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 33 graduates a year
Emmanuel College graduates in communication and media studies earn 7% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 45% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Emmanuel 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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| 163 | University of Massachusetts-Boston Boston, MA | $60,411 | $53,198 | #364 | $42,480 |
| 164 | University of North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte, NC | $60,407 | $64,825 | #74 | $38,234 |
| 165 | University of Kansas Lawrence, KS | $60,258 | $62,558 | #108 | $40,772 |
| 166 | Emmanuel College Boston, MA | $60,110 | $52,933 | #370 | $38,636 |
| 167 | University of Minnesota-Duluth Duluth, MN | $60,023 | $57,335 | #232 | $39,706 |
| 168 | Weber State University Ogden, UT | $59,969 | $56,837 | #247 | $43,209 |
| 169 | Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA | $59,968 | $54,606 | #322 | $35,808 |
Other Majors at Emmanuel College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marketing | $78,338 | $46,491 | #88 of 516 |
| Biology | $69,269 | $45,275 | #109 of 841 |
| Economics | $68,905 | $51,698 | #286 of 368 |
| Criminology | $67,814 | $36,824 | #7 of 113 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $65,625 | $46,518 | #552 of 1176 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $63,616 | $32,413 | #52 of 299 |
| Accounting and Related Services | — | $63,595 | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $62,013 | $41,522 | #12 of 59 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $60,022 | $36,603 | #35 of 82 |
| Political Science and Government | $58,364 | $38,004 | #365 of 565 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $57,341 | $41,346 | #77 of 207 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $55,866 | $42,216 | #85 of 680 |
| International/Globalization Studies | $51,255 | $29,688 | #60 of 87 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | — | $39,006 | — |
| English Language and Literature/Letters | — | $32,451 | — |
| History | — | $28,695 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Emmanuel College communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $38,636 one year after graduating and $60,110 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Emmanuel College rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Emmanuel College ranks #166 by median pay four years after graduation, and #370 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Emmanuel College worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% 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.