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Communication and Media Studies at Le Moyne College

Syracuse, NY · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $34,050/yr (-3% vs median)

AI Risk High (55% exposed)

Job Market Large (83,300 openings/yr)

ROI 3.3x earnings multiple

Ranked #500 of 613 Communication and Media Studies programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Communication and Media Studies graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$525K	$521K	$481K
Earnings Multiple	3.4x	3.3x	3.1x
Probability of Field Employment	46%	40%	29%
DegreeOutlook Score	28	27	21

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$155,880

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$86,188

45% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$24,250

8.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$51,213

50% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Le Moyne College's Communication and Media Studies program produces graduates earning $34,050/yr — within striking distance of the $35,147 national average for this field.

The 3.3x return on tuition is positive but not overwhelming. Financial outcomes depend on keeping costs close to in-state rates.

AI risk is moderate — 55% task exposure — and the 8% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $24,250 debt-to-$34,050 income ratio translates to about 9 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #500 out of 613 programs, Le Moyne College's financial outcomes for Communication and Media Studies trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $34,050 to $51,213 over five years (50% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About Le Moyne College

A 75% acceptance rate means Le Moyne College is accessible to most applicants, a smaller institution with 2,434 students in Syracuse, NY. After financial aid, the average student pays $86,188 over four years — 45% below sticker price.

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Top Career Paths

Public relations managers $138,520/yr

Fundraising managers $123,480/yr

Communications teachers, postsecondary $77,800/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Le Moyne College's Communication and Media Studies program score?

This program scores 27/100 — on the lower end for Communication and Media Studies. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

How vulnerable is Communication and Media Studies to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Communication and Media Studies careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 55% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →