Communication and Media Studies at California State University-San Marcos
San Marcos, California • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$47,169
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$47,169
Communication and Media Studies
National Average
$42,895
All schools, same program
School Average
$54,012
All programs at California State University-San Marcos
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
278
Completers (IPEDS)
1,078
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$14,545
Median Debt
0.31
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$121/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$47,169
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 State University-San Marcos
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $114,276 | $60,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $94,706 | $24,246 |
| Computer Science | $93,753 | $12,500 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $88,868 | $36,990 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $86,498 | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $74,510 | $16,337 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $71,562 | $15,100 |
| Education, General | $68,948 | $20,936 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $67,078 | $70,750 |
| Physics | $66,529 | $19,000 |
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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.