Communication and Media Studies at San Diego State University
San Diego, California • Master's
Median Earnings
$75,736
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$75,736
Communication and Media Studies
National Average
$54,541
All schools, same program
School Average
$58,207
All programs at San Diego State University
Program Details
Master's
Credential Level
25
Completers (IPEDS)
299
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$75,736
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 San Diego State University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $120,339 | $64,225 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | $114,126 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $104,192 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $103,447 | $55,840 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $96,266 | $17,375 |
| Education, General | $93,908 | $25,712 |
| Computer Science | $91,805 | $16,866 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $91,140 | $19,499 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $90,947 | $17,999 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering | $90,216 | $23,417 |
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.