Communication and Media Studies at Washington State University
Pullman, Washington • Master's
Median Earnings
$69,282
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$69,282
Communication and Media Studies
National Average
$54,541
All schools, same program
School Average
$63,243
All programs at Washington State University
Program Details
Master's
Credential Level
58
Completers (IPEDS)
299
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$26,714
Median Debt
0.39
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$223/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$69,282
Median Earnings
Communication and Media Studies at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Stanford University | $139,678 | — |
| Columbia University in the City of New York | $111,130 | $73,250 |
| Northwestern University | $92,321 | $55,813 |
| American University | $87,484 | $51,250 |
| University of Southern California | $84,913 | $70,426 |
| George Washington University | $84,430 | — |
| California State University-Fullerton | $83,692 | $20,343 |
| Johns Hopkins University | $83,403 | $39,737 |
| Westminster University | $81,703 | — |
| Seton Hall University | $80,512 | — |
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.