Communication and Media Studies at Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, North Carolina • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$60,234
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$60,234
Communication and Media Studies
National Average
$42,895
All schools, same program
School Average
$74,708
All programs at Wake Forest University
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
113
Completers (IPEDS)
1,078
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$22,250
Median Debt
0.37
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$185/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$60,234
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 Wake Forest University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $161,707 | $103,942 |
| Computer Science | $114,622 | $20,549 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $113,398 | $19,500 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $110,849 | $128,561 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $110,336 | $61,051 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $97,769 | — |
| Law | $96,436 | $49,426 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $91,757 | $43,000 |
| Economics | $91,751 | $20,500 |
| Business/Commerce, General | $91,708 | $18,899 |
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.