Communication and Media Studies at St Lawrence University
Canton, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 47 graduates a year
St Lawrence University graduates in communication and media studies earn 29% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 34% of one year’s pay at that point.
How St Lawrence 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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| 29 | Chapman University Orange, CA | $73,461 | $66,845 | #54 | $44,601 |
| 30 | The Catholic University of America Washington, DC | $73,073 | $64,031 | #82 | $43,259 |
| 31 | University of California-Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA | $72,976 | $66,403 | #61 | $46,598 |
| 32 | St Lawrence University Canton, NY | $72,839 | $69,328 | #41 | $35,414 |
| 33 | University of California-Davis Davis, CA | $72,778 | $66,223 | #64 | $42,569 |
| 34 | University of Arizona Tucson, AZ | $72,758 | $74,760 | #13 | $42,993 |
| 35 | CUNY Graduate School and University Center New York, NY | $72,564 | $69,066 | #44 | $57,782 |
Other Majors at St Lawrence University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $96,345 | $57,829 | #78 of 368 |
| Mathematics | $88,586 | $58,047 | #50 of 309 |
| Business/Commerce | $82,269 | $54,772 | #29 of 271 |
| Political Science and Government | $75,486 | $35,977 | #61 of 565 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | $72,849 | — |
| Biology | $69,386 | $33,561 | #107 of 841 |
| International/Globalization Studies | $65,419 | $26,016 | #24 of 87 |
| Psychology | $62,479 | $37,068 | #65 of 1027 |
| English Language and Literature | $61,335 | $29,493 | #43 of 576 |
| Social Sciences | $60,518 | $32,933 | #11 of 35 |
| History | $57,349 | $35,230 | #89 of 459 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $53,720 | — | #30 of 423 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | $41,638 | $17,443 | #58 of 62 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | — | $33,270 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do St Lawrence University communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,414 one year after graduating and $72,839 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does St Lawrence University rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, St Lawrence University ranks #32 by median pay four years after graduation, and #41 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at St Lawrence University worth it?
Its graduates earn 29% more than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,000.
← All data for St Lawrence University · 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.