Communication and Media Studies

Bachelor's degree · Clarkson University · Potsdam, NY

CIP 09.01

$41,745Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
$50,076Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Communication and Media Studies at Clarkson University earn a median of $41,745 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $56,359 four years after graduating (middle half: $39,575–$76,115).

Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's degree) at other New York schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Cornell University
Ithaca
$62,182$14,400
CUNY Graduate School and University Center
New York
$57,782$12,901
Hobart William Smith Colleges
Geneva
$50,750$26,500
Fordham University
Bronx
$46,405$24,615
Manhattan University
Riverdale
$44,016$25,500
CUNY City College
New York
$42,734$14,858
Marist University
Poughkeepsie
$41,818$25,000
SUNY College at Geneseo
Geneseo
$41,070$19,500
Hofstra University
Hempstead
$39,782$23,500
State University of New York at Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh
$39,749$23,250
University at Buffalo
Buffalo
$39,226$19,500
SUNY Brockport
Brockport
$37,910$19,969
Syracuse University
Syracuse
$36,767$26,000
CUNY Bernard M Baruch College
New York
$36,367$7,500
Pace University
New York
$35,992$26,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Communication and Media Studies graduates from Clarkson University make?

The median salary is $41,745 one year after graduation and $50,076 after five years.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.