Communication and Media Studies at St Catherine University
Saint Paul, MN · Bachelor's Degree · about 11 graduates a year
St Catherine University graduates in communication and media studies earn 2% 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 St Catherine 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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| 302 | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Whitewater, WI | $55,152 | $57,388 | #230 | $39,367 |
| 303 | Northern Illinois University Dekalb, IL | $55,109 | $54,144 | #339 | $38,490 |
| 304 | Missouri Western State University Saint Joseph, MO | $55,059 | $59,035 | #189 | — |
| 305 | St Catherine University Saint Paul, MN | $55,058 | $52,592 | #389 | $44,606 |
| 306 | Crown College Saint Bonifacius, MN | $54,958 | $52,497 | #393 | — |
| 307 | Lindenwood University Saint Charles, MO | $54,917 | $58,883 | #195 | $41,579 |
| 308 | Liberty University Lynchburg, VA | $54,911 | $50,001 | #479 | $35,392 |
Other Majors at St Catherine University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $87,821 | $64,916 | #117 of 368 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $85,514 | $76,084 | #520 of 966 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $83,211 | $72,272 | #59 of 253 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $75,526 | — | #342 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $67,876 | $54,419 | #451 of 1176 |
| Biology | $64,834 | $40,937 | #199 of 841 |
| Social Work | $62,227 | $44,257 | #22 of 420 |
| Public Health | $61,169 | $42,407 | #82 of 215 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $61,048 | — | #103 of 610 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $48,873 | — | #222 of 345 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $48,822 | $32,946 | #304 of 680 |
| English Language and Literature | $47,549 | — | #331 of 576 |
| American Sign Language | $45,973 | $28,787 | #9 of 20 |
| Psychology | — | $32,426 | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | — | $31,547 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do St Catherine University communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $44,606 one year after graduating and $55,058 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does St Catherine University rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, St Catherine University ranks #305 by median pay four years after graduation, and #389 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at St Catherine University worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,918.
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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.