Communication and Media Studies at Caldwell University
Caldwell, NJ · Bachelor's Degree · about 7 graduates a year
Caldwell University graduates in communication and media studies earn 2% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 45% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Caldwell 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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| 234 | Florida International University Miami, FL | $57,376 | $61,069 | #137 | $36,424 |
| 235 | Wayne State University Detroit, MI | $57,335 | $60,453 | #148 | $36,595 |
| 236 | Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA | $57,317 | $52,719 | #376 | $33,970 |
| 237 | Caldwell University Caldwell, NJ | $57,307 | $50,297 | #471 | $22,371 |
| 238 | Christopher Newport University Newport News, VA | $57,254 | $52,135 | #401 | $36,953 |
| 239 | California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA | $57,138 | $51,992 | #406 | $30,794 |
| 240 | St. Thomas Aquinas College Sparkill, NY | $57,112 | $54,359 | #333 | $28,480 |
Other Majors at Caldwell University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $103,559 | $88,550 | #109 of 966 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $74,113 | $31,248 | #257 of 1176 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $69,147 | — | #507 of 796 |
| Public Health | $61,691 | — | #78 of 215 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $60,433 | $48,946 | #29 of 680 |
| Psychology | $56,977 | $24,239 | #170 of 1027 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $54,225 | $22,939 | #342 of 660 |
| Biology | $50,056 | — | #684 of 841 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Caldwell University communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $22,371 one year after graduating and $57,307 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Caldwell University rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Caldwell University ranks #237 by median pay four years after graduation, and #471 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Caldwell University worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% more than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,000.
← All data for Caldwell University · 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.