Communication and Media Studies at Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, Indiana • Graduate Certificate
Median Earnings
$68,336
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$68,336
Communication and Media Studies
National Average
$56,753
All schools, same program
School Average
$64,075
All programs at Purdue University-Main Campus
Program Details
Graduate Certificate
Credential Level
98
Completers (IPEDS)
55
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$22,260
Median Debt
0.33
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$186/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$68,336
Median Earnings
Communication and Media Studies at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Purdue University-Main Campus (this school) | $68,336 | $22,260 |
| University of Florida | $56,269 | — |
| University of Denver | $45,655 | — |
Other Programs at Purdue University-Main Campus
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Business and Management | $133,627 | — |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | $132,000 | $99,174 |
| Engineering, Other | $122,647 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | $119,547 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $116,745 | $41,000 |
| Computer Science | $116,601 | $19,136 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $112,491 | — |
| Veterinary Medicine | $110,434 | $113,597 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $103,789 | — |
| Computer Engineering | $103,645 | $22,875 |
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.