Communication and Media Studies at Bryant University
Smithfield, RI · Bachelor's Degree · about 25 graduates a year
Bryant University graduates in communication and media studies earn 22% more 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 Bryant 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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| 66 | University of Connecticut-Avery Point Groton, CT | $68,542 | $61,710 | #128 | $40,473 |
| 67 | University of Connecticut-Stamford Stamford, CT | $68,542 | $61,710 | #129 | $40,473 |
| 68 | University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus Hartford, CT | $68,542 | $61,710 | #130 | $40,473 |
| 69 | Bryant University Smithfield, RI | $68,518 | $67,483 | #51 | $45,071 |
| 70 | University of Georgia Athens, GA | $68,319 | $70,724 | #29 | $44,283 |
| 71 | Washington & Jefferson College Washington, PA | $68,066 | $69,224 | #43 | $39,584 |
| 72 | Woodbury University Burbank, CA | $68,020 | $61,894 | #118 | — |
Other Majors at Bryant University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $100,692 | — | #114 of 459 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $97,515 | $64,665 | #64 of 796 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $90,499 | $61,993 | #103 of 452 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $89,929 | $65,045 | #55 of 1176 |
| International Business | $89,409 | $65,237 | #20 of 115 |
| Applied Mathematics | $86,595 | $64,954 | #24 of 45 |
| Political Science and Government | $78,579 | $41,112 | #46 of 565 |
| Marketing | $78,181 | $50,727 | #90 of 516 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $76,241 | $62,176 | #44 of 187 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | — | $60,162 | — |
| Economics | — | $52,020 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Bryant University communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $45,071 one year after graduating and $68,518 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Bryant University rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Bryant University ranks #69 by median pay four years after graduation, and #51 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Bryant University worth it?
Its graduates earn 22% more than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
← All data for Bryant 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.