Communication and Media Studies at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 297 graduates a year
University of Massachusetts-Amherst graduates in communication and media studies earn 8% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 34% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Massachusetts-Amherst 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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| 148 | Eckerd College Saint Petersburg, FL | $60,969 | $64,894 | #73 | $33,544 |
| 149 | University of Maryland-Baltimore County Baltimore, MD | $60,957 | $53,497 | #356 | $30,737 |
| 150 | State University of New York at New Paltz New Paltz, NY | $60,929 | $57,992 | #217 | $29,860 |
| 151 | University of Massachusetts-Amherst Amherst, MA | $60,891 | $53,621 | #352 | $36,380 |
| 152 | The College of Wooster Wooster, OH | $60,884 | $64,972 | #72 | $39,527 |
| 153 | California Baptist University Riverside, CA | $60,883 | $55,400 | #300 | $42,300 |
| 154 | Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | $60,807 | $64,114 | #81 | $36,390 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Massachusetts-Amherst communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,380 one year after graduating and $60,891 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Massachusetts-Amherst rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, University of Massachusetts-Amherst ranks #151 by median pay four years after graduation, and #352 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at University of Massachusetts-Amherst worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% more than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,500.
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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.