Communication and Media Studies at SUNY College at Potsdam
Potsdam, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 17 graduates a year
SUNY College at Potsdam graduates in communication and media studies earn 22% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 60% of one year’s pay at that point.
How SUNY College at Potsdam 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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| 584 | University of Tulsa Tulsa, OK | $44,090 | $49,503 | #489 | $27,612 |
| 585 | University of Louisiana at Monroe Monroe, LA | $43,974 | $50,903 | #445 | $21,460 |
| 586 | Jacksonville State University Jacksonville, AL | $43,769 | $49,682 | #486 | $35,147 |
| 587 | SUNY College at Potsdam Potsdam, NY | $43,686 | $41,580 | #628 | $34,933 |
| 588 | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Indiana, PA | $43,582 | $44,323 | #596 | $29,858 |
| 589 | Austin Peay State University Clarksville, TN | $43,511 | $47,531 | #532 | $25,643 |
| 590 | Grambling State University Grambling, LA | $43,324 | $50,151 | #475 | $27,375 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do SUNY College at Potsdam communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,933 one year after graduating and $43,686 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does SUNY College at Potsdam rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, SUNY College at Potsdam ranks #587 by median pay four years after graduation, and #628 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at SUNY College at Potsdam worth it?
Its graduates earn 22% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,000.
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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.