Communication and Media Studies at Black Hills State University
Spearfish, South Dakota • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$40,169
Graduates earn below the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$40,169
Communication and Media Studies
National Average
$42,895
All schools, same program
School Average
$38,231
All programs at Black Hills State University
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
23
Completers (IPEDS)
1,078
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$40,169
Median Earnings
Communication and Media Studies at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Cornell University | $80,616 | $14,400 |
| University of Pennsylvania | $77,464 | $15,000 |
| Northwestern University | $77,066 | $17,687 |
| University of California-Berkeley | $76,374 | $11,100 |
| Santa Clara University | $71,818 | $17,832 |
| Boston University | $69,156 | $23,250 |
| New York University | $68,565 | — |
| University of Virginia-Main Campus | $68,510 | $20,500 |
| Northeastern University Oakland | $67,761 | $21,500 |
| Northeastern University | $67,761 | $21,500 |
Other Programs at Black Hills State University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum and Instruction | $46,294 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $45,515 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $45,373 | $27,500 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $44,794 | $27,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $43,872 | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | $43,683 | $23,351 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $43,372 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $43,297 | $23,594 |
| Communication and Media Studies (current) | $40,169 | — |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | $38,062 | $23,000 |
About the Data
Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023). Earnings are median earnings for graduates after completion. Debt figures represent the median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation.
Debt-to-earnings ratio compares cumulative debt to annual earnings. A ratio below 1.0 indicates that annual earnings exceed total debt, generally considered favorable. Estimated monthly payments assume a standard 10-year repayment plan.