Communication and Media Studies at University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, California • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$61,114
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$61,114
Communication and Media Studies
National Average
$42,895
All schools, same program
School Average
$62,351
All programs at University of California-Santa Barbara
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
517
Completers (IPEDS)
1,078
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$13,000
Median Debt
0.21
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$108/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$61,114
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 California-Santa Barbara
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $118,830 | $13,500 |
| Computer Engineering | $114,658 | $14,410 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $102,419 | $15,500 |
| Education, General | $96,769 | — |
| Physics | $95,688 | — |
| Chemistry | $94,408 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | $90,072 | $15,000 |
| Physics | $88,722 | $15,965 |
| Economics | $88,311 | $13,440 |
| Chemical Engineering | $87,132 | $14,937 |
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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.