Communication and Media Studies at Springfield College
Springfield, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 11 graduates a year
Springfield 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 53% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Springfield 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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| 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 |
| 433 | Springfield College-Regional, Online, and Continuing Education Springfield, MA | $50,506 | $44,476 | #592 | $30,607 |
| 434 | Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY | $50,392 | $57,059 | #238 | $33,955 |
| 435 | Tarleton State University Stephenville, TX | $50,385 | $51,227 | #430 | $35,715 |
Other Majors at Springfield College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | $89,140 | — | #2 of 17 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $86,056 | $28,487 | #47 of 253 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | $76,417 | $11,874 | #17 of 156 |
| Business/Commerce | $71,807 | — | #63 of 271 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $69,355 | — | #22 of 85 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $60,494 | $41,441 | #128 of 660 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $54,181 | $34,191 | #281 of 610 |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | $54,080 | $44,961 | #11 of 24 |
| Education | $53,222 | $45,906 | #25 of 71 |
| Psychology | $49,255 | $33,197 | #583 of 1027 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Springfield College communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,607 one year after graduating and $50,506 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Springfield College rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Springfield College ranks #432 by median pay four years after graduation, and #591 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Springfield 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 $27,000.
← All data for Springfield College · 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.