Communication and Media Studies at Cornell University
Ithaca, New York • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$80,616
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$80,616
Communication and Media Studies
National Average
$42,895
All schools, same program
School Average
$84,775
All programs at Cornell University
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
90
Completers (IPEDS)
1,078
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$14,400
Median Debt
0.18
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$120/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$80,616
Median Earnings
Communication and Media Studies at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Cornell University (this school) | $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 Cornell University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Law | $249,283 | $162,160 |
| Computer Science | $198,868 | $34,528 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $187,757 | $129,912 |
| Computer Science | $185,679 | $14,750 |
| Operations Research | $169,908 | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $135,849 | — |
| Operations Research | $129,529 | $15,000 |
| Mathematics | $127,962 | $13,500 |
| Systems Engineering | $127,306 | — |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $124,755 | — |
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.