Communication and Media Studies at CUNY Graduate School and University Center
New York, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 44 graduates a year
CUNY Graduate School and University Center graduates in communication and media studies earn 29% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 18% of one year’s pay at that point.
How CUNY Graduate School and University Center 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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| 32 | St Lawrence University Canton, NY | $72,839 | $69,328 | #41 | $35,414 |
| 33 | University of California-Davis Davis, CA | $72,778 | $66,223 | #64 | $42,569 |
| 34 | University of Arizona Tucson, AZ | $72,758 | $74,760 | #13 | $42,993 |
| 35 | CUNY Graduate School and University Center New York, NY | $72,564 | $69,066 | #44 | $57,782 |
| 36 | The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX | $72,210 | $73,416 | #17 | $43,848 |
| 37 | Loyola University Maryland Baltimore, MD | $71,948 | $63,143 | #95 | $42,640 |
| 38 | Simmons University Boston, MA | $71,138 | $62,644 | #104 | $42,256 |
Other Majors at CUNY Graduate School and University Center by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $116,969 | $109,744 | #36 of 966 |
| Information Science/Studies | $94,412 | $73,937 | #21 of 148 |
| Business/Commerce | $83,561 | $65,520 | #26 of 271 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $81,184 | $58,033 | #18 of 275 |
| Social Sciences | $69,996 | $54,265 | #4 of 35 |
| Psychology | $64,619 | $48,299 | #43 of 1027 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do CUNY Graduate School and University Center communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $57,782 one year after graduating and $72,564 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does CUNY Graduate School and University Center rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, CUNY Graduate School and University Center ranks #35 by median pay four years after graduation, and #44 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at CUNY Graduate School and University Center worth it?
Its graduates earn 29% more than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $12,901.
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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.