Communication and Media Studies at Emerson College
Boston, Massachusetts • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$54,641
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$54,641
Communication and Media Studies
National Average
$42,895
All schools, same program
School Average
$52,315
All programs at Emerson College
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
36
Completers (IPEDS)
1,078
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$23,717
Median Debt
0.43
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$198/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$54,641
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 Emerson College
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Marketing | $83,304 | $41,000 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $71,457 | $54,435 |
| Marketing | $61,630 | $21,500 |
| Journalism | $61,220 | — |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $60,272 | $23,719 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $57,318 | — |
| Business/Corporate Communications | $57,318 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | $56,431 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies (current) | $54,641 | $23,717 |
| Journalism | $53,162 | $23,610 |
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.