Emerson College Rankings by Salary Score™
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Salary and Debt by Major at Emerson College
We calculated a Salary Score for each of Emerson College's programs by comparing program-specific median alumni earnings to median alumni earnings for the same program across all schools that provide this data. This way, students can compare the relative salary strength of a specific major at Emerson College to the same major at other schools. A school's overall score by level is based on the school's by-program performance weighted by student enrollment in each program. Data is sourced from the December 2020 release of the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and reflects median alumni debt upon graduation and median alumni earnings in the year after graduation for students who received federal financial aid. Debt and salary numbers are shown rounded to the nearest $10.
Salary Score ™ for Emerson Bachelor's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communication and Media Studies | $25,250 | $37,750 | |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $25,130 | $27,130 | |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $22,310 | $30,050 | |
| Journalism | $23,250 | $37,610 | |
| Marketing | $23,250 | $44,640 | |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $22,000 | $39,730 | |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $26,000 | $33,280 | |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $23,250 | $30,770 |
Salary Score ™ for Emerson Master's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communication and Media Studies | Not Reported | $48,430 | |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $61,400 | $59,690 | |
| Journalism | Not Reported | $33,990 | |
| Marketing | $50,500 | $57,320 | |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | Not Reported | $63,010 | |
| Publishing | $51,150 | $43,050 | |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $53,850 | $31,130 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $41,000 | $37,210 |
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I am a Speech at Emerson student on the 9-term track, and if I could go back in time, I would have never applied or attended this school. Their placement isn’t the best. I had a horrible experience. Their immersion meeting is a waste of money and time; it could’ve been through zoom, just like their live sessions. They assign you a student success advisor who is meant to build a relationship with you and check in on you regarding courses or provide assistance as needed. I’ve had 3 of them in 3 semesters. Please... Read More
I am Speech at Emerson student on the 5 term track and if I could go back in time I would have never applied or attended this school. They assign you a student success advisor who is meant to build a relationship with you and check in on you in terms of courses or providing assistance as needed. I’ve had 3 of them in the time span of 3 semesters and the third one I was assigned simply introduced themselves and never reached out again or answered my emails. The financial aid department is truly not helpful,... Read More