Communication and Media Studies at Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, Michigan • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$51,268
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$51,268
Communication and Media Studies
National Average
$42,895
All schools, same program
School Average
$56,510
All programs at Central Michigan University
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
54
Completers (IPEDS)
1,078
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$27,000
Median Debt
0.53
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$225/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$51,268
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 Central Michigan University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $152,055 | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $117,592 | $113,288 |
| Engineering-Related Fields | $98,661 | $34,724 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $94,443 | $33,186 |
| Computer Science | $89,004 | $26,000 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $88,286 | $28,500 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $84,789 | $27,000 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $84,434 | $36,769 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $82,839 | $26,500 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $82,462 | $27,000 |
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.