Communication and Media Studies at Southern Methodist University
Dallas, Texas • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$61,734
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$61,734
Communication and Media Studies
National Average
$42,895
All schools, same program
School Average
$77,193
All programs at Southern Methodist University
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
29
Completers (IPEDS)
1,078
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$61,734
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 Southern Methodist University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | $138,572 | $70,114 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $131,920 | $85,733 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $129,447 | $98,182 |
| Marketing | $127,373 | — |
| Systems Engineering | $120,931 | — |
| Law | $120,122 | $145,569 |
| Engineering-Related Fields | $116,281 | — |
| Computer Systems Analysis | $115,381 | $95,275 |
| Information Science/Studies | $115,112 | $52,712 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $113,839 | $19,439 |
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.