Communication and Media Studies at Hobart William Smith Colleges
Geneva, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 34 graduates a year
Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates in communication and media studies earn 31% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 36% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Hobart William Smith Colleges 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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| 24 | Manhattan College Riverdale, NY | $74,471 | $70,881 | #25 | $44,016 |
| 25 | University of Maryland-College Park College Park, MD | $74,402 | $65,296 | #69 | $43,696 |
| 26 | Elon University Elon, NC | $73,750 | $79,144 | #10 | $48,637 |
| 27 | Hobart William Smith Colleges Geneva, NY | $73,650 | $70,100 | #35 | $50,750 |
| 28 | Gonzaga University Spokane, WA | $73,558 | $67,658 | #50 | $37,799 |
| 29 | Chapman University Orange, CA | $73,461 | $66,845 | #54 | $44,601 |
| 30 | The Catholic University of America Washington, DC | $73,073 | $64,031 | #82 | $43,259 |
Other Majors at Hobart William Smith Colleges by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $111,833 | $61,946 | #44 of 368 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $103,822 | $72,158 | #101 of 459 |
| Political Science and Government | $79,778 | $35,381 | #42 of 565 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $77,977 | $40,648 | #20 of 118 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $68,522 | — | #6 of 137 |
| Architecture and Related Services | $68,341 | $29,900 | #1 of 6 |
| Sociology | $67,556 | $20,228 | #25 of 462 |
| Biology | $62,737 | $33,163 | #259 of 841 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $61,905 | $43,671 | #53 of 265 |
| History | $60,616 | $30,710 | #50 of 459 |
| Area Studies | $60,381 | $39,939 | #29 of 70 |
| Psychology | $59,317 | $38,117 | #109 of 1027 |
| English Language and Literature | $55,440 | — | #119 of 576 |
| Philosophy | $40,284 | — | #81 of 86 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Hobart William Smith Colleges communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $50,750 one year after graduating and $73,650 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Hobart William Smith Colleges rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Hobart William Smith Colleges ranks #27 by median pay four years after graduation, and #35 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Hobart William Smith Colleges worth it?
Its graduates earn 31% more than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,500.
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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.