Communication and Media Studies at Le Moyne College
Syracuse, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 28 graduates a year
Le Moyne College graduates in communication and media studies earn 16% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 51% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Le Moyne 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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| 518 | Trinity Christian College Palos Heights, IL | $47,527 | $46,695 | #555 | — |
| 519 | Governors State University University Park, IL | $47,475 | $46,644 | #557 | $27,071 |
| 520 | Western Colorado University Gunnison, CO | $47,426 | $44,353 | #594 | — |
| 521 | Le Moyne College Syracuse, NY | $47,382 | $45,098 | #578 | $34,050 |
| 522 | McNeese State University Lake Charles, LA | $47,166 | $54,598 | #323 | $25,131 |
| 523 | Georgia State University Atlanta, GA | $47,132 | $48,791 | #509 | $27,917 |
| 524 | SUNY Old Westbury Old Westbury, NY | $47,095 | $44,825 | #583 | $29,256 |
Other Majors at Le Moyne College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physics | $99,009 | — | #9 of 107 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $89,941 | $82,500 | #369 of 966 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $88,532 | — | #58 of 166 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $86,252 | — | #223 of 459 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $82,414 | $47,232 | #168 of 452 |
| Biology | $77,609 | $30,767 | #35 of 841 |
| Chemistry | $77,564 | — | #32 of 209 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $72,894 | $58,222 | #404 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $70,641 | $46,124 | #358 of 1176 |
| Criminology | $65,956 | — | #11 of 113 |
| Marketing | $65,724 | $43,080 | #278 of 516 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $65,014 | $53,317 | #118 of 187 |
| Political Science and Government | $64,258 | $34,058 | #219 of 565 |
| Sociology | $59,291 | — | #91 of 462 |
| Psychology | $57,984 | $35,624 | #139 of 1027 |
| English Language and Literature | $55,364 | $30,048 | #128 of 576 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $34,283 | — | #220 of 255 |
| History | — | $21,225 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Le Moyne College communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,050 one year after graduating and $47,382 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Le Moyne College rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Le Moyne College ranks #521 by median pay four years after graduation, and #578 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Le Moyne College worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,250.
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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.