Communication and Media Studies at William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ · Bachelor's Degree · about 101 graduates a year
William Paterson University of New Jersey graduates in communication and media studies earn 5% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 44% of one year’s pay at that point.
How William Paterson University of New Jersey 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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| 345 | Longwood University Farmville, VA | $53,631 | $48,836 | #506 | $36,062 |
| 346 | Elmhurst University Elmhurst, IL | $53,618 | $52,679 | #386 | $41,423 |
| 347 | Bridgewater College Bridgewater, VA | $53,615 | $48,821 | #507 | $29,477 |
| 348 | William Paterson University of New Jersey Wayne, NJ | $53,589 | $47,034 | #547 | $31,870 |
| 349 | East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania East Stroudsburg, PA | $53,559 | $54,470 | #325 | $29,963 |
| 350 | University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA | $53,506 | $56,282 | #276 | $40,558 |
| 351 | Winona State University Winona, MN | $53,456 | $51,062 | #437 | $38,197 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do William Paterson University of New Jersey communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,870 one year after graduating and $53,589 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does William Paterson University of New Jersey rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, William Paterson University of New Jersey ranks #348 by median pay four years after graduation, and #547 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at William Paterson University of New Jersey worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,638.
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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.