Communication and Media Studies at Governors State University
University Park, Illinois • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$44,438
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$44,438
Communication and Media Studies
National Average
$42,895
All schools, same program
School Average
$56,100
All programs at Governors State University
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
43
Completers (IPEDS)
1,078
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$17,250
Median Debt
0.39
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$144/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$44,438
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 Governors State University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $104,738 | $41,125 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $97,713 | $12,500 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $90,740 | $49,932 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $81,826 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | $80,771 | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $72,649 | $69,700 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $62,346 | $47,477 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $60,839 | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $59,076 | $15,000 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $58,256 | — |
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.