Communication and Media Studies at SUNY at Purchase College
Purchase, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 59 graduates a year
SUNY at Purchase College graduates in communication and media studies earn 17% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 40% of one year’s pay at that point.
How SUNY at Purchase 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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| 535 | Neumann University Aston, PA | $46,653 | $47,447 | #533 | $32,386 |
| 536 | Purdue University Fort Wayne Fort Wayne, IN | $46,619 | $50,014 | #478 | $39,712 |
| 537 | Carson-Newman University Jefferson City, TN | $46,614 | $50,921 | #444 | $28,221 |
| 538 | SUNY at Purchase College Purchase, NY | $46,596 | $44,350 | #595 | $31,881 |
| 539 | Washburn University Topeka, KS | $46,497 | $48,271 | #517 | $39,932 |
| 540 | Jackson State University Jackson, MS | $46,472 | $56,385 | #269 | $24,235 |
| 541 | Monmouth College Monmouth, IL | $46,462 | $45,649 | #573 | — |
Other Majors at SUNY at Purchase College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics and Statistics | $72,237 | — | #7 of 9 |
| Economics | $63,207 | $34,297 | #336 of 368 |
| Biology | $55,718 | $33,914 | #497 of 841 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | $53,100 | $31,175 | #3 of 10 |
| Sociology | $53,042 | $35,124 | #216 of 462 |
| Journalism | $52,859 | $22,011 | #117 of 187 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | $51,954 | $18,079 | #15 of 43 |
| Literature | $49,153 | — | #3 of 8 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $47,922 | $25,197 | #336 of 476 |
| Psychology | $47,022 | $27,838 | #699 of 1027 |
| History | $45,661 | $23,803 | #363 of 459 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $43,265 | $18,128 | #84 of 144 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $42,372 | $16,556 | #91 of 137 |
| Music | $41,926 | $17,887 | #158 of 268 |
| Anthropology | $40,048 | $18,085 | #162 of 188 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $39,974 | $18,090 | #131 of 255 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | $39,791 | $22,024 | #44 of 68 |
| Social Sciences | $36,895 | $15,273 | #35 of 35 |
| Dance | $30,406 | $12,039 | #55 of 58 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | — | $14,984 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do SUNY at Purchase College communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,881 one year after graduating and $46,596 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does SUNY at Purchase College rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, SUNY at Purchase College ranks #538 by median pay four years after graduation, and #595 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at SUNY at Purchase College worth it?
Its graduates earn 17% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $18,750.
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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.