Communication and Media Studies at Saint Peter's University
Jersey City, NJ · Bachelor's Degree · about 11 graduates a year
Saint Peter's University graduates in communication and media studies earn 25% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 42% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Saint Peter's 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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| 607 | University of Southern Indiana Evansville, IN | $42,453 | $45,544 | #574 | $29,059 |
| 608 | Virginia Union University Richmond, VA | $42,376 | $38,587 | #645 | $18,076 |
| 609 | Olivet Nazarene University Bourbonnais, IL | $42,321 | $41,580 | #627 | $23,259 |
| 610 | Saint Peter's University Jersey City, NJ | $42,264 | $37,094 | #653 | $28,911 |
| 611 | Chatham University Pittsburgh, PA | $42,204 | $42,922 | #613 | — |
| 612 | Franciscan University of Steubenville Steubenville, OH | $42,188 | $45,021 | #579 | $33,991 |
| 613 | University of North Carolina at Pembroke Pembroke, NC | $41,864 | $44,926 | #581 | $26,411 |
Other Majors at Saint Peter's University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $100,199 | $88,259 | #129 of 966 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $72,212 | $40,562 | #427 of 796 |
| Marketing | $63,460 | $18,709 | #329 of 516 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $62,040 | $42,046 | #18 of 680 |
| Biology | $61,502 | $33,779 | #291 of 841 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $61,013 | $32,169 | #432 of 459 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $58,634 | $27,543 | #847 of 1176 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $56,438 | $28,558 | #280 of 660 |
| Psychology | $45,623 | $18,775 | #775 of 1027 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $42,362 | $19,735 | #578 of 610 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Saint Peter's University communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $28,911 one year after graduating and $42,264 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Saint Peter's University rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Saint Peter's University ranks #610 by median pay four years after graduation, and #653 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Saint Peter's University worth it?
Its graduates earn 25% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $17,750.
← All data for Saint Peter's 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.
