Communication and Media Studies at University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$77,464
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$77,464
Communication and Media Studies
National Average
$42,895
All schools, same program
School Average
$108,286
All programs at University of Pennsylvania
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
82
Completers (IPEDS)
1,078
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$15,000
Median Debt
0.19
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$125/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$77,464
Median Earnings
Communication and Media Studies at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Cornell University | $80,616 | $14,400 |
| University of Pennsylvania (this school) | $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 Pennsylvania
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $302,526 | $41,000 |
| International/Global Studies | $287,792 | $58,474 |
| Real Estate | $282,275 | — |
| Law | $261,434 | $171,488 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $250,232 | $41,000 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $246,946 | $15,000 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | $241,566 | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $235,938 | $41,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $221,017 | $41,420 |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | $220,379 | $41,000 |
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.