Communication and Media Studies at Macalester College
Saint Paul, Minnesota • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$21,508
Graduates earn below the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$21,508
Communication and Media Studies
National Average
$42,895
All schools, same program
School Average
$42,986
All programs at Macalester College
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
9
Completers (IPEDS)
1,078
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$21,508
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 Macalester College
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $104,215 | $21,500 |
| Economics | $83,794 | $24,000 |
| Mathematics | $52,107 | $23,745 |
| Biology, General | $47,854 | $21,500 |
| Political Science and Government | $47,677 | $23,118 |
| Psychology, General | $47,471 | — |
| International/Global Studies | $42,520 | $23,324 |
| Geography and Cartography | $41,857 | $19,049 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $38,027 | $26,000 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | $35,029 | $24,177 |
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.