Communication and Media Studies at Stonehill College
Easton, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 24 graduates a year
Stonehill College graduates in communication and media studies earn 25% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 35% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Stonehill 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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| 36 | The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX | $72,210 | $73,416 | #17 | $43,848 |
| 37 | Loyola University Maryland Baltimore, MD | $71,948 | $63,143 | #95 | $42,640 |
| 38 | Simmons University Boston, MA | $71,138 | $62,644 | #104 | $42,256 |
| 39 | Stonehill College Easton, MA | $70,618 | $62,187 | #113 | $37,543 |
| 40 | Roger Williams University Bristol, RI | $70,575 | $69,509 | #38 | $33,596 |
| 41 | University of Oregon Eugene, OR | $70,532 | $70,948 | #24 | $33,165 |
| 42 | University of Delaware Newark, DE | $70,414 | $69,992 | #36 | $41,897 |
Other Majors at Stonehill College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $94,984 | $67,512 | #79 of 796 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $93,693 | $58,832 | #91 of 452 |
| Economics | $88,479 | $53,303 | #113 of 368 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $82,254 | $50,858 | #16 of 275 |
| Biology | $81,361 | $46,088 | #22 of 841 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $79,796 | $57,898 | #144 of 1176 |
| Marketing | $76,511 | $50,025 | #107 of 516 |
| Political Science and Government | $76,123 | $45,195 | #56 of 565 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | $72,121 | — | #2 of 63 |
| Criminology | $64,957 | $40,928 | #12 of 113 |
| Psychology | $63,957 | $37,460 | #47 of 1027 |
| English Language and Literature | $60,131 | $44,629 | #56 of 576 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $54,497 | $33,692 | #142 of 265 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $49,884 | $44,027 | #242 of 680 |
| Sociology | — | $32,057 | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | — | $31,215 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Stonehill College communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $37,543 one year after graduating and $70,618 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Stonehill College rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Stonehill College ranks #39 by median pay four years after graduation, and #113 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Stonehill College worth it?
Its graduates earn 25% more than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,000.
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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.