Compare 54 Communication, General. programs in New York. Average earnings: $46,724.
The highest-earning Communication, General. program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $32K earnings gap across 54 programs, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand.
Cornell University's Communication, General. program leads with graduates earning $80,616, followed by Hofstra University at $75,038. While the statewide average sits at $47K, these top programs demonstrate that strong communication outcomes aren't limited to Ivy League institutions—program quality matters more than school prestige.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Cornell UniversityPrivate | $80,616 | 90 | $14,000 | Excellent | $38,000 | Manageable |
| #2 | Hofstra UniversityPrivate | $75,038 | 22 | $23,621 | Excellent | $56,149 | Challenging |
| #3 | St. Thomas Aquinas CollegePrivate | $62,832 | 13 | $23,198 | Excellent | $32,425 | Challenging |
| #4 | Marist CollegePrivate | $62,340 | 185 | $25,000 | Good | $51,958 | High |
| #5 | Pace UniversityPrivate | $62,219 | 124 | $23,250 | Good | $46,275 | High |
| #6 | Fordham UniversityPrivate | $62,162 | 124 | $24,300 | Good | $37,095 | Challenging |
| #7 | Manhattan CollegePrivate | $59,580 | 52 | $26,000 | Good | $56,630 | High |
| #8 | St Lawrence UniversityPrivate | $55,013 | 54 | $27,000 | Good | $44,628 | High |
| #9 | Marymount Manhattan CollegePrivate | $54,462 | 40 | $25,750 | Good | $84,946 | High |
| #10 | Cuny Brooklyn CollegePublic | $54,390 | 60 | $11,000 | Excellent | $17,273 | Manageable |
| #11 | Syracuse UniversityPrivate | $53,833 | 134 | $26,000 | Good | $39,841 | High |
| #12 | Iona UniversityPrivate | $53,360 | 68 | $25,999 | Good | $43,691 | High |
| #13 | Manhattanville CollegePrivate | $53,252 | 46 | $25,000 | Good | $35,904 | High |
| #14 | Cuny City CollegePublic | $52,691 | 95 | $11,990 | Excellent | $17,460 | Manageable |
| #15 | $52,131 | 53 | $27,000 | Manageable | $61,178 | High | |
| #16 | Molloy CollegePrivate | $50,217 | 14 | $27,000 | Manageable | $39,248 | High |
| #17 | The New SchoolPrivate | $48,499 | 61 | $22,266 | Good | $57,040 | High |
| #18 | Mount Saint Mary CollegePrivate | $48,216 | 10 | $26,007 | Manageable | $46,295 | High |
| #19 | Suny At Purchase CollegePublic | $48,121 | 73 | $21,067 | Good | $30,798 | High |
| #20 | Le Moyne CollegePrivate | $48,028 | 23 | $23,000 | Manageable | $33,751 | High |
| #21 | University At BuffaloPublic | $47,922 | 355 | $19,000 | Good | $20,734 | Challenging |
| #22 | $47,743 | 75 | $14,718 | Good | $18,349 | Challenging | |
| #23 | $47,568 | 122 | $25,000 | Manageable | $54,289 | High | |
| #24 | $47,282 | 82 | $21,500 | Good | $24,455 | High | |
| #25 | $47,260 | 34 | $12,584 | Excellent | $16,107 | Manageable |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
