Communication and Media Studies at University of Southern California
Los Angeles, California • Doctoral
Median Earnings
$89,658
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$89,658
Communication and Media Studies
National Average
$64,912
All schools, same program
School Average
$85,879
All programs at University of Southern California
Program Details
Doctoral
Credential Level
14
Completers (IPEDS)
75
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$89,658
Median Earnings
Communication and Media Studies at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of Southern California (this school) | $89,658 | — |
| Arizona State University Campus Immersion | $72,796 | — |
| Regent University | $72,626 | $115,215 |
| Indiana University-Bloomington | $65,055 | — |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | $63,661 | — |
| University of Wisconsin-Madison | $62,260 | — |
| University of Nebraska-Lincoln | $53,358 | — |
| University of Missouri-Columbia | $52,502 | — |
| Georgia State University | $52,289 | — |
Other Programs at University of Southern California
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | $195,019 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $190,972 | $96,260 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | $187,313 | $283,763 |
| Computer Science | $184,756 | $51,250 |
| Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences | $179,074 | $252,481 |
| Real Estate Development | $171,469 | — |
| Law | $164,409 | $138,518 |
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other | $162,790 | $75,568 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $160,552 | $77,686 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | $160,422 | $234,278 |
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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.