Communication and Media Studies at Cleveland State University
Cleveland, Ohio • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$36,976
Graduates earn below the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$36,976
Communication and Media Studies
National Average
$42,895
All schools, same program
School Average
$54,898
All programs at Cleveland State University
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
75
Completers (IPEDS)
1,078
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$22,000
Median Debt
0.59
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$183/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$36,976
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 Cleveland State University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | $109,698 | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $95,240 | $23,000 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $87,306 | — |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $86,729 | $25,500 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $81,378 | $30,750 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | $81,303 | $58,960 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $80,483 | $31,125 |
| Education, General | $77,817 | — |
| Chemical Engineering | $77,355 | $25,550 |
| Computer Engineering | $77,292 | $24,228 |
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.