Communication and Media Studies at Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ · Bachelor's Degree · about 7 graduates a year
Rider University graduates in communication and media studies earn 6% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Rider 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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| 169 | Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA | $59,968 | $54,606 | #322 | $35,808 |
| 170 | Radford University Radford, VA | $59,932 | $54,574 | #324 | $38,038 |
| 171 | Saint Joseph's University Philadelphia, PA | $59,929 | $60,948 | #140 | $38,024 |
| 172 | Rider University Lawrenceville, NJ | $59,897 | $52,571 | #390 | $41,864 |
| 173 | California State University-San Marcos San Marcos, CA | $59,842 | $54,452 | #327 | $36,310 |
| 174 | CUNY Bernard M Baruch College New York, NY | $59,756 | $56,875 | #243 | $36,367 |
| 175 | University at Albany Albany, NY | $59,724 | $56,845 | #245 | $30,792 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Rider University communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $41,864 one year after graduating and $59,897 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Rider University rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Rider University ranks #172 by median pay four years after graduation, and #390 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Rider University worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% more 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.