Communication and Media Studies at Endicott College

Endicott's communication program sits in an awkward middle ground among Massachusetts schools—ranking in just the 40th percentile statewide despite charging above-average debt. While the $36,233 starting salary edges past the national median, it falls short of what graduates earn at Boston College ($55,162) or even Emerson ($44,108), schools you'd naturally compare when choosing a private Massachusetts college. The $27,000 debt load is manageable, translating to a 0.75 debt-to-earnings ratio, but you're paying more than the state median debt for below-median state earnings.

The 33% earnings growth to $48,214 by year four shows positive momentum, though the small sample size (under 30 graduates) means these figures could shift significantly year to year. What's notable is the disconnect between Endicott's 72% admission rate and middling outcomes—this isn't a highly selective program delivering premium results.

For an anxious parent, the calculation is straightforward: if your child can get into Endicott (which most applicants can), they could likely access stronger communications programs in Massachusetts that deliver better earnings for similar or lower debt. The program isn't a disaster—the debt is reasonable and earnings do grow—but it's hard to justify the premium when in-state competitors consistently outperform it.