Communication and Media Studies at University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, Iowa • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$45,629
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$45,629
Communication and Media Studies
National Average
$42,895
All schools, same program
School Average
$50,691
All programs at University of Northern Iowa
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
56
Completers (IPEDS)
1,078
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$16,562
Median Debt
0.36
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$138/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$45,629
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 Northern Iowa
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $80,228 | $22,770 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $79,033 | $22,500 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $78,897 | $27,038 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | $77,548 | $19,829 |
| Construction Management | $76,875 | $18,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $76,436 | — |
| Statistics | $75,808 | — |
| Electromechanical Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | $71,643 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | $71,359 | $18,750 |
| Economics | $69,146 | $17,169 |
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.