Communication and Media Studies at SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 110 graduates a year
SUNY Oneonta graduates in communication and media studies earn 2% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 36% of one year’s pay at that point.
How SUNY Oneonta 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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| 229 | The Master's University and Seminary Santa Clarita, CA | $57,507 | $52,328 | #396 | $29,015 |
| 230 | California State University-Dominguez Hills Carson, CA | $57,478 | $52,301 | #397 | $34,015 |
| 231 | University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Norman, OK | $57,453 | $64,506 | #78 | $45,009 |
| 232 | SUNY Oneonta Oneonta, NY | $57,447 | $54,678 | #318 | $27,973 |
| 233 | The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Knoxville, TN | $57,394 | $62,697 | #103 | $41,258 |
| 234 | Florida International University Miami, FL | $57,376 | $61,069 | #137 | $36,424 |
| 235 | Wayne State University Detroit, MI | $57,335 | $60,453 | #148 | $36,595 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do SUNY Oneonta communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $27,973 one year after graduating and $57,447 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does SUNY Oneonta rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, SUNY Oneonta ranks #232 by median pay four years after graduation, and #318 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at SUNY Oneonta worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% more than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,500.
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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.