Communication and Media Studies at Western Illinois University
Macomb, Illinois • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$46,791
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$46,791
Communication and Media Studies
National Average
$42,895
All schools, same program
School Average
$48,155
All programs at Western Illinois University
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
53
Completers (IPEDS)
1,078
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$28,170
Median Debt
0.60
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$235/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$46,791
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 Western Illinois University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $149,003 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $85,417 | $21,230 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $79,820 | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $75,724 | $36,730 |
| Engineering Technology, General | $72,904 | $30,059 |
| Construction Management | $69,068 | $24,656 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $69,025 | $36,796 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $67,859 | $20,559 |
| Engineering, General | $64,990 | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $62,291 | $24,242 |
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.