Communication and Media Studies at Molloy College
Rockville Centre, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 18 graduates a year
Molloy College graduates in communication and media studies earn 1% less 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 Molloy 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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| 272 | Miami University-Hamilton Hamilton, OH | $55,919 | $59,674 | #164 | $34,959 |
| 273 | Miami University-Middletown Middletown, OH | $55,919 | $59,674 | #165 | $34,959 |
| 274 | Miami University-Oxford Oxford, OH | $55,919 | $59,674 | #166 | $34,959 |
| 275 | Molloy College Rockville Centre, NY | $55,878 | $53,184 | #365 | $31,517 |
| 276 | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI | $55,697 | $57,955 | #219 | $38,040 |
| 277 | Oakland University Rochester Hills, MI | $55,662 | $58,689 | #200 | $37,795 |
| 278 | Carthage College Kenosha, WI | $55,654 | $57,911 | #220 | $33,580 |
Other Majors at Molloy College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $117,011 | $105,747 | #35 of 966 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $111,267 | $88,757 | #14 of 253 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $92,683 | $70,344 | #94 of 796 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $74,070 | — | #10 of 215 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $71,781 | — | #5 of 177 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $71,097 | $74,868 | #27 of 476 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $66,051 | $35,339 | #534 of 1176 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $62,479 | $31,764 | #15 of 680 |
| Marketing | $62,286 | $43,381 | #357 of 516 |
| Social Work | $59,130 | — | #64 of 420 |
| Psychology | $53,334 | $26,431 | #337 of 1027 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $52,820 | $35,291 | #409 of 660 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $34,822 | $17,050 | #212 of 255 |
| Biology | — | $26,561 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Molloy College communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,517 one year after graduating and $55,878 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Molloy College rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Molloy College ranks #275 by median pay four years after graduation, and #365 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Molloy College worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,195.
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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.