Communication and Media Studies at Manhattanville College
Purchase, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 29 graduates a year
Manhattanville College graduates in communication and media studies earn 7% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 43% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Manhattanville 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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| 157 | Wheaton College Wheaton, IL | $60,695 | $59,632 | #167 | $39,321 |
| 158 | University of the Pacific Stockton, CA | $60,666 | $55,202 | #305 | $28,292 |
| 159 | St. John's University-New York Queens, NY | $60,634 | $57,711 | #223 | $27,234 |
| 160 | Manhattanville College Purchase, NY | $60,523 | $57,605 | #224 | $27,488 |
| 161 | Marquette University Milwaukee, WI | $60,482 | $62,934 | #98 | $36,443 |
| 162 | Illinois State University Normal, IL | $60,414 | $59,356 | #176 | $38,125 |
| 163 | University of Massachusetts-Boston Boston, MA | $60,411 | $53,198 | #364 | $42,480 |
Other Majors at Manhattanville College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marketing | $77,161 | $32,318 | #102 of 516 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $76,914 | $53,434 | #234 of 452 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $76,753 | $35,423 | #196 of 1176 |
| Psychology | $63,908 | $21,970 | #48 of 1027 |
| Sociology | $61,752 | $31,551 | #65 of 462 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $61,395 | $25,592 | #97 of 610 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $56,117 | — | #43 of 158 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $55,180 | — | #19 of 423 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $53,971 | $28,575 | #116 of 680 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $48,629 | — | #21 of 255 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $46,500 | $26,779 | #74 of 137 |
| History | — | $19,473 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Manhattanville College communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $27,488 one year after graduating and $60,523 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Manhattanville College rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Manhattanville College ranks #160 by median pay four years after graduation, and #224 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Manhattanville College worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% more than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,726.
← All data for Manhattanville College · Methodology
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.