Communication and Media Studies at Salem State University
Salem, Massachusetts • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$45,305
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$45,305
Communication and Media Studies
National Average
$42,895
All schools, same program
School Average
$50,990
All programs at Salem State University
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
21
Completers (IPEDS)
1,078
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$24,847
Median Debt
0.55
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$207/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$45,305
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 Salem State University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $88,627 | $26,250 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $79,660 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $78,971 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $72,163 | $26,375 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $68,224 | $16,500 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $63,005 | $53,255 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $62,664 | $19,649 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $61,539 | $32,512 |
| Biology, General | $59,961 | $26,500 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $59,093 | — |
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.