Communication and Media Studies at College of Staten Island CUNY
Staten Island, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 63 graduates a year
College of Staten Island CUNY graduates in communication and media studies earn 9% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 19% of one year’s pay at that point.
How College of Staten Island CUNY 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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| 128 | Ashford University San Diego, CA | $61,909 | $56,333 | #274 | $58,089 |
| 129 | University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA | $61,904 | $56,938 | #239 | $29,477 |
| 130 | Randolph-Macon College Ashland, VA | $61,867 | $56,336 | #273 | $40,328 |
| 131 | College of Staten Island CUNY Staten Island, NY | $61,691 | $58,717 | #199 | $29,702 |
| 132 | California Lutheran University Thousand Oaks, CA | $61,653 | $56,100 | #281 | $37,249 |
| 133 | The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL | $61,548 | $69,862 | #37 | $40,790 |
| 134 | CUNY Queens College Queens, NY | $61,501 | $58,536 | #204 | $31,918 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do College of Staten Island CUNY communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,702 one year after graduating and $61,691 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does College of Staten Island CUNY rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, College of Staten Island CUNY ranks #131 by median pay four years after graduation, and #199 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at College of Staten Island CUNY worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% more than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $11,750.
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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.