Communication and Media Studies at Lake Forest College
Lake Forest, Illinois • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$55,601
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$55,601
Communication and Media Studies
National Average
$42,895
All schools, same program
School Average
$43,710
All programs at Lake Forest College
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
30
Completers (IPEDS)
1,078
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$27,000
Median Debt
0.49
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$225/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$55,601
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 Lake Forest College
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $72,661 | $27,000 |
| Business/Commerce, General | $64,213 | $27,000 |
| Economics | $62,870 | $27,000 |
| Communication and Media Studies (current) | $55,601 | $27,000 |
| Psychology, General | $52,203 | $27,000 |
| Biology, General | $51,029 | $27,000 |
| Computer Science | $48,587 | $27,000 |
| Mathematics | $47,197 | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $43,380 | $27,000 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $37,646 | — |
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.