Communication and Media Studies at Mercy University
Dobbs Ferry, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 21 graduates a year
Mercy University graduates in communication and media studies earn 12% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 52% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Mercy University 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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| 459 | Champlain College Burlington, VT | $49,508 | $50,849 | #447 | — |
| 460 | The New School New York, NY | $49,489 | $47,103 | #544 | $22,365 |
| 461 | Waldorf University Forest City, IA | $49,473 | $52,040 | #403 | — |
| 462 | Mercy University Dobbs Ferry, NY | $49,395 | $47,014 | #549 | $31,079 |
| 463 | Kent State University at Ashtabula Ashtabula, OH | $49,375 | $52,691 | #378 | $35,804 |
| 464 | Kent State University at East Liverpool East Liverpool, OH | $49,375 | $52,691 | #379 | $35,804 |
| 465 | Kent State University at Stark North Canton, OH | $49,375 | $52,691 | #380 | $35,804 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Mercy University communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,079 one year after graduating and $49,395 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Mercy University rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Mercy University ranks #462 by median pay four years after graduation, and #549 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Mercy University worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,499.
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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.