Communication and Media Studies at CUNY Lehman College
Bronx, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 59 graduates a year
CUNY Lehman College graduates in communication and media studies earn 11% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 21% of one year’s pay at that point.
How CUNY Lehman College 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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| 438 | Saint Vincent College Latrobe, PA | $50,341 | $51,197 | #432 | $25,889 |
| 439 | Valparaiso University Valparaiso, IN | $50,325 | $53,989 | #342 | $35,164 |
| 440 | Stephen F Austin State University Nacogdoches, TX | $50,302 | $51,142 | #434 | $33,906 |
| 441 | CUNY Lehman College Bronx, NY | $50,265 | $47,842 | #526 | $32,484 |
| 442 | Salem State University Salem, MA | $50,260 | $44,259 | #597 | $34,302 |
| 443 | The University of Texas at Tyler Tyler, TX | $50,247 | $51,086 | #436 | $27,586 |
| 444 | Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX | $50,125 | $50,962 | #441 | $28,247 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do CUNY Lehman College communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,484 one year after graduating and $50,265 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does CUNY Lehman College rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, CUNY Lehman College ranks #441 by median pay four years after graduation, and #526 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at CUNY Lehman College worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $10,710.
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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.