Communication and Media Studies at Portland State University
Portland, Oregon • Master's
Median Earnings
$54,661
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$54,661
Communication and Media Studies
National Average
$54,541
All schools, same program
School Average
$55,440
All programs at Portland State University
Program Details
Master's
Credential Level
7
Completers (IPEDS)
299
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$54,661
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 Portland State University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $124,228 | $24,428 |
| Computer Science | $122,413 | $24,484 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $115,051 | $39,595 |
| Computer Science | $109,690 | $25,000 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $105,805 | — |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $90,398 | $23,875 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $84,480 | — |
| Physics | $83,259 | $22,358 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $82,440 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | $82,358 | $23,000 |
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.