Communication and Media Studies at East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, Tennessee • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$33,614
Graduates earn below the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$33,614
Communication and Media Studies
National Average
$42,895
All schools, same program
School Average
$49,869
All programs at East Tennessee State University
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
82
Completers (IPEDS)
1,078
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$21,274
Median Debt
0.63
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$177/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$33,614
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 East Tennessee State University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine | $133,996 | $194,983 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | $126,489 | $237,447 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $113,734 | $59,445 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $97,441 | $44,053 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $80,549 | $23,370 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $80,089 | $61,968 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $78,358 | $87,258 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $74,576 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | $74,474 | — |
| Public Health | $64,066 | $35,553 |
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.