Communication and Media Studies at Catawba College
Salisbury, North Carolina • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$33,993
Graduates earn below the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$33,993
Communication and Media Studies
National Average
$42,895
All schools, same program
School Average
$39,338
All programs at Catawba College
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
21
Completers (IPEDS)
1,078
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$24,625
Median Debt
0.72
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$205/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$33,993
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 Catawba College
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $70,522 | $25,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $60,939 | $23,250 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $38,251 | $19,000 |
| Biology, General | $35,984 | $25,863 |
| Communication and Media Studies (current) | $33,993 | $24,625 |
| Music | $32,378 | $27,000 |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | $30,889 | $25,000 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $27,389 | $22,268 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $23,693 | — |
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.