Communication and Media Studies at Merrimack College
North Andover, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 67 graduates a year
Merrimack College graduates in communication and media studies earn 14% 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 Merrimack 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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| 91 | University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI | $64,520 | $63,546 | #91 | $36,785 |
| 92 | Saint Mary's College of California Moraga, CA | $64,456 | $58,651 | #202 | $35,356 |
| 93 | College of Saint Benedict Saint Joseph, MN | $64,430 | $61,544 | #131 | $45,702 |
| 94 | Merrimack College North Andover, MA | $64,345 | $56,663 | #251 | $29,527 |
| 95 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA | $64,153 | $59,007 | #190 | $44,638 |
| 96 | University of Washington-Bothell Campus Bothell, WA | $64,153 | $59,007 | #191 | $44,638 |
| 97 | University of Washington-Tacoma Campus Tacoma, WA | $64,153 | $59,007 | #192 | $44,638 |
Other Majors at Merrimack College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $114,115 | $70,256 | #97 of 349 |
| Civil Engineering | $90,714 | $75,556 | #50 of 233 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $85,545 | $68,615 | #282 of 318 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | — | $79,659 | — |
| Biology | $79,581 | $41,506 | #26 of 841 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | $74,379 | — | #10 of 64 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $73,877 | $48,018 | #259 of 1176 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $69,615 | $43,323 | #28 of 660 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | $68,209 | $31,161 | #40 of 156 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $65,549 | — | #146 of 253 |
| Psychology | $62,567 | $34,453 | #62 of 1027 |
| Education | $55,180 | $29,368 | #18 of 71 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $53,734 | $33,640 | #31 of 172 |
| Political Science and Government | — | $35,619 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Merrimack College communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,527 one year after graduating and $64,345 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Merrimack College rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Merrimack College ranks #94 by median pay four years after graduation, and #251 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Merrimack College worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% more than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,783.
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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.