Communication and Media Studies at Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, Illinois • Master's
Median Earnings
$43,587
Graduates earn below the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$43,587
Communication and Media Studies
National Average
$54,541
All schools, same program
School Average
$48,426
All programs at Eastern Illinois University
Program Details
Master's
Credential Level
15
Completers (IPEDS)
299
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$43,587
Median Earnings
Communication and Media Studies at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Stanford University | $139,678 | — |
| Columbia University in the City of New York | $111,130 | $73,250 |
| Northwestern University | $92,321 | $55,813 |
| American University | $87,484 | $51,250 |
| University of Southern California | $84,913 | $70,426 |
| George Washington University | $84,430 | — |
| California State University-Fullerton | $83,692 | $20,343 |
| Johns Hopkins University | $83,403 | $39,737 |
| Westminster University | $81,703 | — |
| Seton Hall University | $80,512 | — |
Other Programs at Eastern Illinois University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $76,170 | $25,546 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $71,245 | $17,123 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $70,590 | $15,478 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $70,176 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | $70,108 | $22,229 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | $67,004 | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | $66,937 | $22,000 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $63,598 | $39,565 |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | $58,254 | $29,035 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $56,509 | $20,226 |
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.