Communication and Media Studies at SUNY Old Westbury
Old Westbury, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 42 graduates a year
SUNY Old Westbury graduates in communication and media studies earn 16% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 29% of one year’s pay at that point.
How SUNY Old Westbury 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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| 521 | Le Moyne College Syracuse, NY | $47,382 | $45,098 | #578 | $34,050 |
| 522 | McNeese State University Lake Charles, LA | $47,166 | $54,598 | #323 | $25,131 |
| 523 | Georgia State University Atlanta, GA | $47,132 | $48,791 | #509 | $27,917 |
| 524 | SUNY Old Westbury Old Westbury, NY | $47,095 | $44,825 | #583 | $29,256 |
| 525 | Point Loma Nazarene University San Diego, CA | $47,092 | $42,851 | #614 | $40,138 |
| 526 | Holy Family University Philadelphia, PA | $47,047 | $47,847 | #525 | — |
| 527 | Vermont State University Randolph, VT | $47,035 | $48,309 | #516 | $21,028 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do SUNY Old Westbury communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,256 one year after graduating and $47,095 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does SUNY Old Westbury rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, SUNY Old Westbury ranks #524 by median pay four years after graduation, and #583 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at SUNY Old Westbury worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $13,750.
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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.