Communication and Media Studies at Columbia College
Columbia, South Carolina • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$43,124
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$43,124
Communication and Media Studies
National Average
$42,895
All schools, same program
School Average
$41,043
All programs at Columbia College
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
5
Completers (IPEDS)
1,078
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$21,880
Median Debt
0.51
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$182/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$43,124
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 Columbia College
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Homeland Security | $56,728 | $25,122 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $55,194 | $14,405 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $53,511 | $21,046 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $52,561 | $19,261 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $46,528 | $19,329 |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other | $46,087 | — |
| Education, Other | $45,631 | $19,329 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $43,365 | $18,579 |
| Communication and Media Studies (current) | $43,124 | $21,880 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $41,757 | — |
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.