Communication and Media Studies at Centenary University
Hackettstown, NJ · Bachelor's Degree · about 5 graduates a year
Centenary University graduates in communication and media studies earn 20% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Centenary 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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| 557 | Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, TN | $45,155 | $49,327 | #494 | $29,877 |
| 558 | Waynesburg University Waynesburg, PA | $45,152 | $45,920 | #568 | $29,070 |
| 559 | Houghton University Houghton, NY | $45,134 | $42,958 | #612 | — |
| 560 | Centenary University Hackettstown, NJ | $45,098 | $39,582 | #640 | $17,274 |
| 561 | University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI | $45,072 | $41,010 | #634 | $30,235 |
| 562 | University of Wisconsin-Superior Superior, WI | $45,014 | $46,839 | #551 | $41,371 |
| 563 | Webster University Saint Louis, MO | $45,012 | $48,262 | #518 | — |
Other Majors at Centenary University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $72,527 | $49,381 | #301 of 1176 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $67,181 | $37,259 | #48 of 660 |
| Biology | $63,381 | $44,312 | #229 of 841 |
| Social Work | $62,373 | — | #21 of 420 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $61,358 | $54,633 | #20 of 680 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $50,746 | $26,569 | #172 of 299 |
| Sociology | $46,031 | $32,049 | #372 of 462 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $45,622 | — | #148 of 177 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $42,424 | $32,988 | #419 of 476 |
| Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services | $40,047 | $34,104 | #5 of 8 |
| Agricultural Production Operations | $34,057 | — | #14 of 14 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | — | $27,933 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Centenary University communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $17,274 one year after graduating and $45,098 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Centenary University rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Centenary University ranks #560 by median pay four years after graduation, and #640 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Centenary University worth it?
Its graduates earn 20% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359).
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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.