Communication and Media Studies at Saint Michael's College
Colchester, VT · Bachelor's Degree · about 10 graduates a year
Saint Michael's College graduates in communication and media studies earn 5% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 44% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Saint Michael's 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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| 186 | California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA | $59,404 | $54,054 | #340 | $39,304 |
| 187 | Southwestern University Georgetown, TX | $59,372 | $60,364 | #151 | $34,050 |
| 188 | California State University-Channel Islands Camarillo, CA | $59,332 | $53,988 | #343 | $40,109 |
| 189 | Saint Michael's College Colchester, VT | $59,313 | $60,919 | #141 | $30,747 |
| 190 | Bloomfield College Bloomfield, NJ | $59,247 | $52,000 | #404 | $28,062 |
| 191 | Montclair State University Montclair, NJ | $59,247 | $52,000 | #405 | $28,062 |
| 192 | Portland State University Portland, OR | $59,232 | $59,581 | #168 | $35,143 |
Other Majors at Saint Michael's College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $82,447 | $47,211 | #160 of 368 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $73,566 | $51,126 | #274 of 1176 |
| Biology | $64,203 | $36,327 | #214 of 841 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $59,914 | — | #76 of 225 |
| English Language and Literature | $58,137 | $34,348 | #79 of 576 |
| Sociology | $57,306 | $36,605 | #119 of 462 |
| Political Science and Government | $56,954 | $34,307 | #399 of 565 |
| Accounting and Related Services | — | $56,723 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $54,308 | $45,489 | #109 of 680 |
| Psychology | $52,589 | $36,902 | #375 of 1027 |
| History | $47,689 | — | #304 of 459 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $46,755 | $33,658 | #238 of 265 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Saint Michael's College communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,747 one year after graduating and $59,313 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Saint Michael's College rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Saint Michael's College ranks #189 by median pay four years after graduation, and #141 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Saint Michael's College worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% more than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,250.
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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.