Communication and Media Studies at California State University-Northridge
Northridge, California • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$48,684
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$48,684
Communication and Media Studies
National Average
$42,895
All schools, same program
School Average
$57,979
All programs at California State University-Northridge
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
369
Completers (IPEDS)
1,078
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$13,999
Median Debt
0.29
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$117/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$48,684
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 California State University-Northridge
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $110,342 | $15,041 |
| Computer Science | $107,813 | $16,250 |
| Taxation | $105,301 | $41,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $101,706 | $34,195 |
| Engineering-Related Fields | $99,046 | — |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $98,169 | $16,382 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $97,379 | $18,875 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $95,739 | — |
| Construction Engineering Technologies | $95,243 | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $91,547 | $38,464 |
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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.