Communication and Media Studies at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Fort Smith, Arkansas • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$24,566
Graduates earn below the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$24,566
Communication and Media Studies
National Average
$42,895
All schools, same program
School Average
$39,303
All programs at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
23
Completers (IPEDS)
1,078
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$19,500
Median Debt
0.79
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$163/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$24,566
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 University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $71,999 | $21,490 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $66,404 | $20,413 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $59,043 | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $55,964 | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $55,964 | $24,125 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $53,810 | — |
| Marketing | $49,525 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $42,588 | $16,416 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $41,062 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $40,007 | $19,652 |
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.