Communication and Media Studies at Washington State University
Pullman, Washington • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$52,979
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$52,979
Communication and Media Studies
National Average
$42,895
All schools, same program
School Average
$63,243
All programs at Washington State University
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
6
Completers (IPEDS)
1,078
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$52,979
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 Washington State University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $155,236 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $135,417 | $53,547 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | $134,792 | $137,435 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $131,867 | $64,792 |
| Engineering-Related Fields | $130,628 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $123,199 | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $113,307 | $34,582 |
| Veterinary Medicine | $103,334 | $108,355 |
| Computer Science | $93,485 | $20,000 |
| Construction Management | $90,343 | — |
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.