Communication and Media Studies at Mercyhurst University
Erie, Pennsylvania • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$45,516
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$45,516
Communication and Media Studies
National Average
$42,895
All schools, same program
School Average
$48,046
All programs at Mercyhurst University
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
18
Completers (IPEDS)
1,078
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$26,000
Median Debt
0.57
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$217/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$45,516
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 Mercyhurst University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $94,851 | $134,666 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | $79,744 | $25,299 |
| Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations | $71,220 | $25,500 |
| Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations | $68,154 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | $67,844 | — |
| Biology, General | $62,656 | $27,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $60,771 | $35,883 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $60,261 | $26,269 |
| Marketing | $60,176 | $26,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $57,701 | $26,000 |
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.