Communication and Media Studies at San Francisco State University
San Francisco, California • Master's
Median Earnings
$52,941
Graduates earn below the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$52,941
Communication and Media Studies
National Average
$54,541
All schools, same program
School Average
$62,471
All programs at San Francisco State University
Program Details
Master's
Credential Level
8
Completers (IPEDS)
299
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$52,941
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 Francisco State University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $149,654 | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | $142,694 | $9,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $132,542 | $15,233 |
| Computer Science | $102,977 | $17,353 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $102,743 | $20,500 |
| Public Administration | $100,510 | $25,864 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $98,647 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $98,639 | $46,558 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $94,408 | $61,250 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $94,287 | — |
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.