Communication and Media Studies at Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 12 graduates a year
Fitchburg State University graduates in communication and media studies earn 18% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 50% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Fitchburg State 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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| 544 | Nicholls State University Thibodaux, LA | $46,355 | $53,659 | #350 | $29,508 |
| 545 | Regis University Denver, CO | $46,341 | $43,338 | #609 | — |
| 546 | Indiana University-Kokomo Kokomo, IN | $46,136 | $49,495 | #490 | $31,085 |
| 547 | Fitchburg State University Fitchburg, MA | $46,129 | $40,621 | #637 | $30,662 |
| 548 | Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond, LA | $46,051 | $53,308 | #361 | $30,207 |
| 549 | Pittsburg State University Pittsburg, KS | $45,940 | $47,693 | #530 | $28,106 |
| 550 | University of Minnesota-Crookston Crookston, MN | $45,916 | $43,860 | #602 | $42,458 |
Other Majors at Fitchburg State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $92,187 | $80,228 | #265 of 966 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $75,879 | $47,508 | #339 of 459 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | $66,707 | $56,336 | #48 of 51 |
| Biology | $65,991 | $41,250 | #162 of 841 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $64,528 | $49,907 | #603 of 1176 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $62,396 | $43,418 | #93 of 660 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $60,768 | $37,218 | #110 of 610 |
| Leisure and Recreational Activities | $54,813 | — | — |
| Human Services | $52,945 | $45,641 | #20 of 94 |
| English Language and Literature | $51,141 | $39,938 | #210 of 576 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | $50,089 | $39,530 | #31 of 63 |
| Psychology | $50,046 | $37,545 | #509 of 1027 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $46,696 | $40,780 | #396 of 680 |
| History | — | $46,184 | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | $42,946 | $29,191 | #244 of 299 |
| Political Science and Government | — | $29,600 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Fitchburg State University communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,662 one year after graduating and $46,129 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Fitchburg State University rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Fitchburg State University ranks #547 by median pay four years after graduation, and #637 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Fitchburg State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 18% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,080.
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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.