Communication and Media Studies at Chestnut Hill College
Philadelphia, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 7 graduates a year
Chestnut Hill College graduates in communication and media studies earn 23% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 62% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Chestnut Hill College 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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| 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 |
| 591 | Chestnut Hill College Philadelphia, PA | $43,323 | $44,060 | #600 | $28,212 |
| 592 | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | $43,322 | $46,491 | #559 | $28,996 |
| 593 | Auburn University at Montgomery Montgomery, AL | $43,317 | $49,169 | #498 | $31,354 |
| 594 | University of North Carolina at Greensboro Greensboro, NC | $43,231 | $46,393 | #561 | $30,559 |
Other Majors at Chestnut Hill College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $80,579 | $50,408 | #246 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $66,885 | $48,995 | #487 of 1176 |
| Security Science and Technology | $60,744 | $46,079 | #20 of 45 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $57,831 | $46,417 | #218 of 660 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $51,339 | $41,129 | #197 of 680 |
| Business/Corporate Communications | $48,643 | — | #25 of 25 |
| Human Services | $48,375 | $40,336 | #54 of 94 |
| Psychology | $47,591 | $33,918 | #672 of 1027 |
| Biology | — | $37,675 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Chestnut Hill College communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $28,212 one year after graduating and $43,323 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Chestnut Hill College rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Chestnut Hill College ranks #591 by median pay four years after graduation, and #600 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Chestnut Hill College worth it?
Its graduates earn 23% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
← All data for Chestnut Hill College · 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.