Emerson College Rankings by Salary Score
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Emerson College's Top Rankings
Emerson College is ranked on 4 lists of the best colleges by earnings one year out of college.
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 Scores 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 Scores 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 |
Reviews by Program
Most Recent Reviews
I’ve had a very mixed experience here, and would not have selected the school if I could go back in time. There’s not much community among grad students. My experiences with instructors has ranged from supportive to shockingly unsupportive, hostile even. The school will tell you that there are teaching opportunities for grad students, but it’s not true for everyone. You have to pay for a course first to be eligible, and there’s no guarantee of having any chance to teach. Overall, I haven’t had the experience... Read More
I can't speak for other Master's programs offered at the school, but the IMC program was the biggest waste of time. You are essentially forced to take the same course over and over, material is repeated, format is the same (heavy focus on group projects and case studies) and half the courses listed in the course catalog are never even available to take. The program is antiquated and professors are extremely out of touch, especially with digital marketing and newer media. The undergrad programs are much more... Read More