Communication and Media Studies at Canisius University
Buffalo, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 8 graduates a year
Canisius University graduates in communication and media studies earn 3% 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 Canisius 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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| 318 | Ohio University-Zanesville Campus Zanesville, OH | $54,695 | $58,368 | #210 | $36,666 |
| 319 | Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ | $54,622 | $56,125 | #279 | $38,507 |
| 320 | Saint Edward's University Austin, TX | $54,558 | $55,469 | #299 | $31,117 |
| 321 | Canisius University Buffalo, NY | $54,529 | $51,900 | #408 | $35,264 |
| 322 | University of Wyoming Laramie, WY | $54,433 | $56,731 | #249 | $28,547 |
| 323 | Allegheny College Meadville, PA | $54,366 | $55,291 | #303 | $31,994 |
| 324 | University of North Florida Jacksonville, FL | $54,360 | $57,859 | #221 | $36,842 |
Other Majors at Canisius University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $82,563 | $53,065 | #226 of 796 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $70,001 | $48,587 | #347 of 452 |
| Marketing | $66,256 | — | #268 of 516 |
| Economics | $65,757 | $55,786 | #319 of 368 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $62,955 | $47,875 | #674 of 1176 |
| Political Science and Government | $62,398 | $31,797 | #270 of 565 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $60,674 | $33,843 | #122 of 660 |
| Sociology | $58,469 | — | #99 of 462 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $57,036 | $26,254 | #190 of 610 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $51,532 | $29,333 | #56 of 82 |
| Human Services | $51,522 | — | #31 of 94 |
| Biology | $48,104 | $29,397 | #735 of 841 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $45,233 | $15,681 | #250 of 265 |
| English Language and Literature | $45,180 | — | #408 of 576 |
| Zoology/Animal Biology | $40,174 | $26,398 | #43 of 52 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $39,148 | $25,154 | #150 of 158 |
| Journalism | — | $34,766 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Canisius University communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,264 one year after graduating and $54,529 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Canisius University rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Canisius University ranks #321 by median pay four years after graduation, and #408 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Canisius University worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,788.
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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.