Communication and Media Studies at Utica University
Utica, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 11 graduates a year
Utica University graduates in communication and media studies earn 20% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 54% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Utica University 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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| 562 | University of Wisconsin-Superior Superior, WI | $45,014 | $46,839 | #551 | $41,371 |
| 563 | Webster University Saint Louis, MO | $45,012 | $48,262 | #518 | — |
| 564 | Emporia State University Emporia, KS | $45,003 | $46,720 | #554 | $37,095 |
| 565 | Utica University Utica, NY | $44,969 | $42,801 | #616 | $23,890 |
| 566 | Full Sail University Winter Park, FL | $44,933 | $47,825 | #527 | $30,561 |
| 567 | Mississippi College Clinton, MS | $44,779 | $54,331 | #335 | $36,949 |
| 568 | Loras College Dubuque, IA | $44,741 | $47,062 | #546 | $36,821 |
Other Majors at Utica University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $94,981 | $78,857 | #209 of 966 |
| Homeland Security | $82,733 | $57,215 | #3 of 33 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $69,898 | $45,521 | #26 of 660 |
| Construction Management | — | $66,541 | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | $62,369 | $32,043 | #61 of 156 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | $60,150 | $22,841 | #80 of 84 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $56,113 | $39,478 | #40 of 85 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $55,344 | — | #137 of 178 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $53,705 | $38,356 | #1000 of 1176 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $53,457 | $31,695 | #51 of 82 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $51,882 | — | #786 of 796 |
| Psychology | $50,847 | $30,715 | #470 of 1027 |
| Biology | — | $25,786 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Utica University communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $23,890 one year after graduating and $44,969 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Utica University rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Utica University ranks #565 by median pay four years after graduation, and #616 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Utica University worth it?
Its graduates earn 20% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,345.
← All data for Utica University · Methodology
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.