Communication and Media Studies at Wartburg College
Waverly, Iowa • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$43,549
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$43,549
Communication and Media Studies
National Average
$42,895
All schools, same program
School Average
$47,178
All programs at Wartburg College
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
13
Completers (IPEDS)
1,078
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$26,750
Median Debt
0.61
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$223/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$43,549
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 Wartburg College
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $68,921 | $26,818 |
| Business/Commerce, General | $61,080 | $27,000 |
| Biology, General | $60,804 | $27,000 |
| Engineering Science | $58,221 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $48,082 | $27,000 |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | $47,888 | — |
| Psychology, General | $46,928 | $25,125 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $45,894 | $25,571 |
| Communication and Media Studies (current) | $43,549 | $26,750 |
| Mathematics | $42,682 | — |
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.