Communication and Media Studies at Saint Anselm College
Manchester, NH · Bachelor's Degree · about 17 graduates a year
Saint Anselm College graduates in communication and media studies earn 23% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 39% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Saint Anselm 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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| 48 | Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ | $69,709 | $61,183 | #135 | $43,649 |
| 49 | University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh, PA | $69,573 | $70,756 | #28 | $35,781 |
| 50 | Gustavus Adolphus College Saint Peter, MN | $69,423 | $66,314 | #62 | $50,074 |
| 51 | Saint Anselm College Manchester, NH | $69,288 | $63,821 | #85 | $43,819 |
| 52 | DePauw University Greencastle, IN | $69,228 | $74,269 | #14 | $43,141 |
| 53 | Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles, CA | $69,144 | $62,917 | #99 | $41,113 |
| 54 | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Durham, NH | $69,098 | $63,646 | #88 | $43,551 |
Other Majors at Saint Anselm College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $91,470 | $79,609 | #300 of 966 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $90,331 | $60,830 | #112 of 796 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $90,161 | $62,821 | #106 of 452 |
| Business/Commerce | $84,734 | $60,054 | #20 of 271 |
| Political Science and Government | $80,763 | $41,322 | #40 of 565 |
| Criminology | $69,676 | $46,814 | #4 of 113 |
| Chemistry | $58,830 | — | #164 of 209 |
| English Language and Literature | $57,585 | $35,584 | #92 of 576 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $56,049 | $40,836 | #80 of 680 |
| Psychology | $55,084 | $38,509 | #249 of 1027 |
| Marketing | — | $50,721 | — |
| Biology | — | $33,820 | — |
| History | — | $32,228 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Saint Anselm College communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $43,819 one year after graduating and $69,288 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Saint Anselm College rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Saint Anselm College ranks #51 by median pay four years after graduation, and #85 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Saint Anselm College worth it?
Its graduates earn 23% more than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.