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Best comms & media studies colleges in Massachusetts
Comms & media studies bachelor graduates in Massachusetts earn a weighted average salary of $55,229 3 years after graduation. This places Massachusetts graduate earnings in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, comms & media studies graduates earn 15% less than the total graduating bachelor class in the state.
Cost of living is not considered when comparing states.
Our comms & media studies rankings cover 18 of the 21 programs available in Massachusetts, accounting for 96% of total student graduates. We only include schools with sufficient earnings and/or cost data.
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Cost$27,779
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$69,156
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate89%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
#2 in Massachusetts|#44 in Communications nationally
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Cost$28,521
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$67,761
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate90%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
#3 in Massachusetts|#57 in Communications nationally
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Cost$21,846
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$60,224
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate83%
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#4 in Massachusetts|#69 in Communications nationally
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Cost$39,090
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$65,184
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate92%
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#5 in Massachusetts|#132 in Communications nationally
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Cost$21,661
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$54,370
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate81%
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#6 in Massachusetts|#138 in Communications nationally
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Cost$29,952
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$58,586
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate83%
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#7 in Massachusetts|#188 in Communications nationally
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Cost$28,558
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$54,507
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate64%
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#8 in Massachusetts|#264 in Communications nationally
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Cost$49,466
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$54,641
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate80%
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#9 in Massachusetts|#281 in Communications nationally
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Cost$30,487
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$50,670
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate63%
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#10 in Massachusetts|#283 in Communications nationally
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Cost$17,642
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$48,631
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate59%
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#11 in Massachusetts|#304 in Communications nationally
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Cost$28,821
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$49,696
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate74%
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#12 in Massachusetts|#345 in Communications nationally
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Cost$36,195
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$48,318
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate71%
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#13 in Massachusetts|#358 in Communications nationally
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Cost$15,325
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$45,252
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate61%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
#14 in Massachusetts|#368 in Communications nationally
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Cost$18,278
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$45,172
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate67%
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#15 in Massachusetts|#370 in Communications nationally
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Cost$18,359
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$45,305
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate65%
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#16 in Massachusetts|#387 in Communications nationally
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Cost$18,707
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$44,782
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate65%
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#17 in Massachusetts|#396 in Communications nationally
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Cost$29,646
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$44,228
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate58%
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#18 in Massachusetts|#413 in Communications nationally
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Cost$21,043
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$40,330
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate74%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
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How long does it take me to repay a bachelor's degree in comms & media studies in Massachusetts?
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10.4 years
The cost of the average bachelor's degree in comms & media studies in Massachusetts is covered by the new earnings of graduates in 10.4 years.
How much do graduates with a bachelor's degree in comms & media studies earn in Massachusetts?
Salary
$55,229
The median bachelor's degree in comms & media studies graduate earns $55,229 4 years after graduating.
How much does a bachelor's degree in comms & media studies cost in Massachusetts?
Net cost
$26,495
The average annual cost of a bachelor's degree in comms & media studies is $26,495. This is the net cost and considers only students that have received Title IV funds.
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