Communication and Media Studies at Fisher College
Boston, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 6 graduates a year
Fisher College graduates in communication and media studies earn 10% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 54% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Fisher 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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| 426 | Bellarmine University Louisville, KY | $50,665 | $57,368 | #231 | $34,858 |
| 427 | Heidelberg University Tiffin, OH | $50,626 | $54,026 | #341 | — |
| 428 | Adelphi University Garden City, NY | $50,556 | $48,119 | #521 | $16,178 |
| 429 | Fisher College Boston, MA | $50,535 | $44,501 | #589 | $38,510 |
| 430 | Albright College Reading, PA | $50,531 | $51,390 | #425 | $31,704 |
| 431 | Worcester State University Worcester, MA | $50,511 | $44,480 | #590 | $34,235 |
| 432 | Springfield College Springfield, MA | $50,506 | $44,476 | #591 | $30,607 |
Other Majors at Fisher College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $85,199 | — | #177 of 796 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $80,136 | $45,695 | #5 of 660 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $69,576 | $53,754 | #389 of 1176 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $63,505 | $61,133 | #97 of 275 |
| Human Services | $48,902 | $35,289 | #45 of 94 |
| Psychology | $41,644 | $36,873 | #927 of 1027 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | — | $36,306 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Fisher College communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $38,510 one year after graduating and $50,535 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Fisher College rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Fisher College ranks #429 by median pay four years after graduation, and #589 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Fisher College worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,375.
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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.