Communication and Media Studies at St. Thomas Aquinas College
Sparkill, NY · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
33
Optimistic
33
Base Case
28
Pessimistic
Earnings
$28,480/yr (-19% vs median)
AI Risk
High (55% exposed)
Job Market
Large (83,300 openings/yr)
ROI
4.6x earnings multiple
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 | $717K | $688K | $602K |
| Earnings Multiple | 4.8x | 4.6x | 4.0x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 46% | 40% | 29% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 33 | 33 | 28 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$150,880
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$71,055
149% growth from Year 1
About St. Thomas Aquinas College
St. Thomas Aquinas College accepts 82% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, a compact campus enrolling 1,009 students in Sparkill, NY. After financial aid, the average student pays $85,376 over four years — 43% below sticker price.
See all programs and financial aid at St. Thomas Aquinas College →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. Thomas Aquinas College's Communication and Media Studies program score?
This program scores 33/100 — 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.
Why are Communication and Media Studies earnings lower at St. Thomas Aquinas College?
Lower starting pay at St. Thomas Aquinas College may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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