Communication and Media Studies at University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, Wisconsin • Doctoral
Median Earnings
$62,260
Graduates earn below the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$62,260
Communication and Media Studies
National Average
$64,912
All schools, same program
School Average
$67,974
All programs at University of Wisconsin-Madison
Program Details
Doctoral
Credential Level
15
Completers (IPEDS)
75
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$62,260
Median Earnings
Communication and Media Studies at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of Southern California | $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 (this school) | $62,260 | — |
| University of Nebraska-Lincoln | $53,358 | — |
| University of Missouri-Columbia | $52,502 | — |
| Georgia State University | $52,289 | — |
Other Programs at University of Wisconsin-Madison
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $157,542 | — |
| Real Estate | $146,392 | — |
| Marketing | $144,748 | — |
| Business/Commerce, General | $142,156 | $50,847 |
| Economics | $136,278 | — |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | $130,220 | $127,000 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $120,214 | — |
| Computer Engineering | $117,059 | — |
| Engineering, General | $116,436 | $41,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $111,428 | — |
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.