Communication and Media Studies at The New School
New York, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 62 graduates a year
The New School graduates in communication and media studies earn 12% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 39% of one year’s pay at that point.
How The New School 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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| 457 | Elizabethtown College Elizabethtown, PA | $49,514 | $50,356 | #468 | $31,003 |
| 458 | Southern Oregon University Ashland, OR | $49,511 | $49,803 | #484 | $30,422 |
| 459 | Champlain College Burlington, VT | $49,508 | $50,849 | #447 | — |
| 460 | The New School New York, NY | $49,489 | $47,103 | #544 | $22,365 |
| 461 | Waldorf University Forest City, IA | $49,473 | $52,040 | #403 | — |
| 462 | Mercy University Dobbs Ferry, NY | $49,395 | $47,014 | #549 | $31,079 |
| 463 | Kent State University at Ashtabula Ashtabula, OH | $49,375 | $52,691 | #378 | $35,804 |
Other Communication and Media Studies Credentials at The New School
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $41,198 | $73,507 | $53,304 |
Other Majors at The New School by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Software and Media Applications | $75,792 | $29,550 | #13 of 54 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | $74,936 | $37,743 | #1 of 43 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $64,018 | $32,169 | #21 of 158 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $62,976 | $27,701 | #60 of 476 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $56,838 | $24,804 | #110 of 299 |
| International/Globalization Studies | $53,917 | $27,652 | #54 of 87 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $48,557 | $21,523 | #49 of 144 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $42,798 | $20,967 | #178 of 423 |
| Literature | $42,674 | $25,618 | #7 of 8 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $39,248 | $17,113 | #149 of 255 |
| Psychology | $38,181 | $34,033 | #996 of 1027 |
| Music | $32,930 | $12,109 | #250 of 268 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do The New School communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $22,365 one year after graduating and $49,489 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does The New School rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, The New School ranks #460 by median pay four years after graduation, and #544 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at The New School worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,500.
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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.