Communication and Media Studies at State University of New York at Buffalo
Ranked 54th of 307 bachelor's programs in Communication and Media Studies by 5-year earnings.
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Communication and Media Studies (bachelor's) graduates.
Graduates of State University of New York at Buffalo's bachelor's program in Communication and Media Studies earn a median $40,983 one year after graduating, rising to $80,928 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 5% above the national median of $58,421 for this field, ranking 54th of 307 reporting programs.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.
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