Communication and Media Studies
Bachelor's degree · CUNY Graduate School and University Center · New York, NY
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Communication and Media Studies at CUNY Graduate School and University Center earn a median of $57,782 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). Median debt is $12,901, about 22% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's degree) at other New York schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Cornell University Ithaca | $62,182 | $14,400 |
| 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 |
| Clarkson University Potsdam | $41,745 | — |
| 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 CUNY Graduate School and University Center make?
The median salary is $57,782 one year after graduation and $61,361 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $12,901.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.