Communication and Media Studies at Illinois State University
Normal, Illinois • Master's
Median Earnings
$50,947
Graduates earn below the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$50,947
Communication and Media Studies
National Average
$54,541
All schools, same program
School Average
$55,283
All programs at Illinois State University
Program Details
Master's
Credential Level
23
Completers (IPEDS)
299
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$19,775
Median Debt
0.39
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$165/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$50,947
Median Earnings
Communication and Media Studies at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Stanford University | $139,678 | — |
| Columbia University in the City of New York | $111,130 | $73,250 |
| Northwestern University | $92,321 | $55,813 |
| American University | $87,484 | $51,250 |
| University of Southern California | $84,913 | $70,426 |
| George Washington University | $84,430 | — |
| California State University-Fullerton | $83,692 | $20,343 |
| Johns Hopkins University | $83,403 | $39,737 |
| Westminster University | $81,703 | — |
| Seton Hall University | $80,512 | — |
Other Programs at Illinois State University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $111,270 | $29,000 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $105,592 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $92,203 | $23,515 |
| Construction Management | $89,484 | $19,757 |
| Computer Science | $89,443 | $22,043 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $82,565 | $16,818 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $79,687 | $17,000 |
| Public Health | $76,175 | $20,009 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $75,982 | $20,000 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $72,770 | $18,625 |
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.