Communication and Media Studies at SUNY College at Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 21 graduates a year
SUNY College at Plattsburgh graduates in communication and media studies earn 8% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 45% of one year’s pay at that point.
How SUNY College at Plattsburgh 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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| 393 | DeVry University-Texas Irving, TX | $51,752 | $52,617 | #388 | $47,622 |
| 394 | DeVry University-Virginia Arlington, VA | $51,752 | $47,125 | #541 | $47,622 |
| 395 | Colorado State University Pueblo Pueblo, CO | $51,721 | $48,369 | #513 | $31,769 |
| 396 | SUNY College at Plattsburgh Plattsburgh, NY | $51,715 | $49,222 | #495 | $39,749 |
| 397 | Baldwin Wallace University Berea, OH | $51,698 | $55,170 | #306 | $29,501 |
| 398 | Central College Pella, IA | $51,671 | $54,352 | #334 | — |
| 399 | Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI | $51,446 | $54,244 | #337 | $31,169 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do SUNY College at Plattsburgh communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $39,749 one year after graduating and $51,715 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does SUNY College at Plattsburgh rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, SUNY College at Plattsburgh ranks #396 by median pay four years after graduation, and #495 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at SUNY College at Plattsburgh worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,250.
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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.