Communication and Media Studies at State University of New York at New Paltz
New Paltz, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 73 graduates a year
State University of New York at New Paltz graduates in communication and media studies earn 8% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 30% of one year’s pay at that point.
How State University of New York at New Paltz 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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| 147 | University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO | $61,007 | $65,412 | #68 | $44,078 |
| 148 | Eckerd College Saint Petersburg, FL | $60,969 | $64,894 | #73 | $33,544 |
| 149 | University of Maryland-Baltimore County Baltimore, MD | $60,957 | $53,497 | #356 | $30,737 |
| 150 | State University of New York at New Paltz New Paltz, NY | $60,929 | $57,992 | #217 | $29,860 |
| 151 | University of Massachusetts-Amherst Amherst, MA | $60,891 | $53,621 | #352 | $36,380 |
| 152 | The College of Wooster Wooster, OH | $60,884 | $64,972 | #72 | $39,527 |
| 153 | California Baptist University Riverside, CA | $60,883 | $55,400 | #300 | $42,300 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do State University of New York at New Paltz communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,860 one year after graduating and $60,929 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does State University of New York at New Paltz rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, State University of New York at New Paltz ranks #150 by median pay four years after graduation, and #217 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at State University of New York at New Paltz worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% more than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $18,500.
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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.