Communication and Media Studies at Wheaton College
Wheaton, Illinois • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$45,185
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$45,185
Communication and Media Studies
National Average
$42,895
All schools, same program
School Average
$43,565
All programs at Wheaton College
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
43
Completers (IPEDS)
1,078
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$23,250
Median Debt
0.51
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$194/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$45,185
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 Wheaton College
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Business/Managerial Economics | $67,358 | $24,000 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | $63,432 | $20,356 |
| Computer Science | $61,516 | — |
| Economics | $60,894 | $21,000 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $57,318 | $129,614 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $55,844 | $23,250 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $53,785 | $40,125 |
| Mathematics | $49,683 | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $47,994 | $26,000 |
| Psychology, General | $46,741 | $21,500 |
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.