Communication and Media Studies at Marymount Manhattan College
New York, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 30 graduates a year
Marymount Manhattan College graduates in communication and media studies earn 12% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 39% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Marymount Manhattan 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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| 111 | Quinnipiac University Hamden, CT | $63,012 | $56,731 | #250 | $37,199 |
| 112 | University at Buffalo Buffalo, NY | $62,912 | $59,879 | #162 | $39,226 |
| 113 | University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus Denver, CO | $62,882 | $58,807 | #197 | $39,662 |
| 114 | Marymount Manhattan College New York, NY | $62,844 | $59,814 | #163 | $24,962 |
| 115 | Endicott College Beverly, MA | $62,840 | $55,337 | #302 | $36,233 |
| 116 | Colorado State University Global Aurora, CO | $62,743 | $58,677 | #201 | $49,436 |
| 117 | Utah Valley University Orem, UT | $62,566 | $59,298 | #181 | $44,202 |
Other Majors at Marymount Manhattan College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $55,285 | $25,014 | #13 of 144 |
| Psychology | $55,226 | $34,585 | #240 of 1027 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $51,287 | — | #1064 of 1176 |
| Marketing | — | $48,403 | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | $48,393 | — | #195 of 299 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | — | $41,696 | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $40,086 | $19,562 | #126 of 255 |
| Dance | $38,227 | $21,880 | #37 of 58 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | — | $28,160 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Marymount Manhattan College communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $24,962 one year after graduating and $62,844 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Marymount Manhattan College rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Marymount Manhattan College ranks #114 by median pay four years after graduation, and #163 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Marymount Manhattan College worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% more than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,500.
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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.