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Communication and Media Studies at St. John Fisher University

Rochester, NY · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $30,233/yr (-14% vs median)

AI Risk High (55% exposed)

Job Market Large (83,300 openings/yr)

ROI 3.5x earnings multiple

Ranked #537 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	$562K	$553K	$504K
Earnings Multiple	3.5x	3.5x	3.2x
Probability of Field Employment	46%	40%	29%
DegreeOutlook Score	26	25	20

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$158,664

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$112,600

29% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$19,500

7.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$54,651

81% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $30,233/yr, Communication and Media Studies graduates from St. John Fisher University land near the $35,147 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The 3.5x 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 10% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $19,500 debt-to-$30,233 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #537 out of 613 programs, St. John Fisher University's financial outcomes for Communication and Media Studies trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $30,233 to $54,651 over five years (81% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About St. John Fisher University

St. John Fisher University accepts 68% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, a compact campus enrolling 2,579 students in Rochester, NY.

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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 St. John Fisher University's Communication and Media Studies program score?

This program scores 25/100 — 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 →