Communication and Media Studies at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo, California • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$60,521
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$60,521
Communication and Media Studies
National Average
$42,895
All schools, same program
School Average
$73,851
All programs at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
64
Completers (IPEDS)
1,078
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$14,857
Median Debt
0.25
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$124/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$60,521
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 California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $181,838 | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $148,050 | — |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $136,031 | — |
| Computer Engineering | $122,307 | $20,556 |
| Fire Protection | $117,125 | — |
| Construction Engineering Technologies | $111,230 | — |
| Engineering, General | $104,099 | — |
| Industrial Engineering | $103,886 | $19,691 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering | $101,270 | $22,500 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $99,426 | $23,475 |
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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.