Communication and Media Studies at Lasell University
Newton, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 32 graduates a year
Lasell University graduates in communication and media studies earn 6% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 51% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Lasell 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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| 352 | Boise State University Boise, ID | $53,278 | $56,654 | #252 | $37,954 |
| 353 | The University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio, TX | $53,267 | $54,157 | #338 | $34,314 |
| 354 | University of South Carolina-Columbia Columbia, SC | $53,247 | $59,043 | #188 | $35,586 |
| 355 | Lasell University Newton, MA | $53,172 | $46,824 | #553 | $30,379 |
| 356 | Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, KY | $53,082 | $60,105 | #155 | $38,637 |
| 357 | University of Southern Maine Portland, ME | $53,033 | $56,360 | #270 | $35,920 |
| 358 | Lewis & Clark College Portland, OR | $53,026 | $53,338 | #358 | $17,707 |
Other Communication and Media Studies Credentials at Lasell University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $55,957 | $80,449 | $30,634 |
Other Majors at Lasell University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $70,304 | $44,481 | #337 of 452 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | $69,156 | $38,438 | #5 of 42 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | $68,693 | $31,858 | #15 of 137 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $68,677 | $45,612 | #512 of 796 |
| Marketing | $67,400 | $41,450 | #240 of 516 |
| Criminology | $56,766 | $40,527 | #52 of 113 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $55,572 | $28,016 | #945 of 1176 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $55,292 | $36,606 | #242 of 610 |
| Psychology | $54,702 | $33,105 | #265 of 1027 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $54,185 | — | #203 of 253 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | $46,378 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | $32,379 | $29,661 | #293 of 299 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Lasell University communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,379 one year after graduating and $53,172 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Lasell University rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Lasell University ranks #355 by median pay four years after graduation, and #553 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Lasell University worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
← All data for Lasell University · Methodology
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.