Communication and Media Studies at Illinois State University
Normal, Illinois • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$49,576
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$49,576
Communication and Media Studies
National Average
$42,895
All schools, same program
School Average
$55,283
All programs at Illinois State University
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
172
Completers (IPEDS)
1,078
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$19,500
Median Debt
0.39
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$163/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$49,576
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 Illinois State University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $111,270 | $29,000 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $105,592 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $92,203 | $23,515 |
| Construction Management | $89,484 | $19,757 |
| Computer Science | $89,443 | $22,043 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $82,565 | $16,818 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $79,687 | $17,000 |
| Public Health | $76,175 | $20,009 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $75,982 | $20,000 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $72,770 | $18,625 |
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.