Communication and Media Studies at California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California • Master's
Median Earnings
$46,087
Graduates earn below the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$46,087
Communication and Media Studies
National Average
$54,541
All schools, same program
School Average
$55,304
All programs at California State University-Los Angeles
Program Details
Master's
Credential Level
16
Completers (IPEDS)
299
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$30,250
Median Debt
0.66
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$252/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$46,087
Median Earnings
Communication and Media Studies at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Stanford University | $139,678 | — |
| Columbia University in the City of New York | $111,130 | $73,250 |
| Northwestern University | $92,321 | $55,813 |
| American University | $87,484 | $51,250 |
| University of Southern California | $84,913 | $70,426 |
| George Washington University | $84,430 | — |
| California State University-Fullerton | $83,692 | $20,343 |
| Johns Hopkins University | $83,403 | $39,737 |
| Westminster University | $81,703 | — |
| Seton Hall University | $80,512 | — |
Other Programs at California State University-Los Angeles
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $138,953 | $20,500 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $115,541 | $24,750 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $113,176 | $34,322 |
| Computer Science | $104,192 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $103,598 | $12,500 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $102,715 | $80,626 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $101,183 | — |
| Civil Engineering | $94,349 | — |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $91,800 | $14,500 |
| Civil Engineering | $90,155 | $16,500 |
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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.