Communication and Media Studies at University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, California • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$76,374
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$76,374
Communication and Media Studies
National Average
$42,895
All schools, same program
School Average
$82,475
All programs at University of California-Berkeley
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
284
Completers (IPEDS)
1,078
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$11,100
Median Debt
0.15
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$93/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$76,374
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 (this school) | $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 California-Berkeley
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $233,028 | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $202,958 | $56,517 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $202,911 | $13,674 |
| Law | $182,943 | $155,891 |
| Computer Science | $178,867 | $13,750 |
| Information Science/Studies | $172,291 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $166,181 | $68,085 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $158,594 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | $131,211 | — |
| Chemistry | $129,330 | — |
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.