Communication and Media Studies at Saint Vincent College
Latrobe, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 19 graduates a year
Saint Vincent College graduates in communication and media studies earn 11% 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 Saint Vincent 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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| 435 | Tarleton State University Stephenville, TX | $50,385 | $51,227 | #430 | $35,715 |
| 436 | Ouachita Baptist University Arkadelphia, AR | $50,369 | $59,356 | #177 | $34,574 |
| 437 | Shepherd University Shepherdstown, WV | $50,353 | $59,570 | #170 | $23,653 |
| 438 | Saint Vincent College Latrobe, PA | $50,341 | $51,197 | #432 | $25,889 |
| 439 | Valparaiso University Valparaiso, IN | $50,325 | $53,989 | #342 | $35,164 |
| 440 | Stephen F Austin State University Nacogdoches, TX | $50,302 | $51,142 | #434 | $33,906 |
| 441 | CUNY Lehman College Bronx, NY | $50,265 | $47,842 | #526 | $32,484 |
Other Majors at Saint Vincent College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $84,478 | $61,518 | #149 of 452 |
| Engineering | $84,180 | $64,499 | #44 of 57 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $81,132 | $45,254 | #282 of 459 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $73,584 | $46,866 | #272 of 1176 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $71,363 | $49,614 | #448 of 796 |
| Biology | $62,726 | $33,322 | #261 of 841 |
| Marketing | $62,330 | $44,466 | #355 of 516 |
| Mathematics | $57,335 | — | #273 of 309 |
| Criminology | $52,788 | $37,563 | #75 of 113 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $51,241 | $44,278 | #201 of 680 |
| Psychology | $50,904 | $24,155 | #466 of 1027 |
| English Language and Literature | $50,411 | — | #233 of 576 |
| History | $42,494 | — | #413 of 459 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Saint Vincent College communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $25,889 one year after graduating and $50,341 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Saint Vincent College rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Saint Vincent College ranks #438 by median pay four years after graduation, and #432 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Saint Vincent College worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.