Communication and Media Studies at Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ · Bachelor's Degree · about 170 graduates a year
Montclair State University graduates in communication and media studies earn 5% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 36% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Montclair State 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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| 188 | California State University-Channel Islands Camarillo, CA | $59,332 | $53,988 | #343 | $40,109 |
| 189 | Saint Michael's College Colchester, VT | $59,313 | $60,919 | #141 | $30,747 |
| 190 | Bloomfield College Bloomfield, NJ | $59,247 | $52,000 | #404 | $28,062 |
| 191 | Montclair State University Montclair, NJ | $59,247 | $52,000 | #405 | $28,062 |
| 192 | Portland State University Portland, OR | $59,232 | $59,581 | #168 | $35,143 |
| 193 | University of New Haven West Haven, CT | $59,225 | $53,321 | #359 | $27,918 |
| 194 | Emerson College Boston, MA | $59,202 | $52,134 | #402 | $44,108 |
Other Communication and Media Studies Credentials at Montclair State University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $57,544 | — | — |
Other Majors at Montclair State University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Montclair State University communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $28,062 one year after graduating and $59,247 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Montclair State University rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Montclair State University ranks #191 by median pay four years after graduation, and #405 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Montclair State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% more than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,500.
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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.