Communication and Media Studies at Messiah University
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$45,306
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$45,306
Communication and Media Studies
National Average
$42,895
All schools, same program
School Average
$45,997
All programs at Messiah University
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
17
Completers (IPEDS)
1,078
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$45,306
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 Messiah University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $73,524 | $67,716 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $73,150 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | $71,979 | $23,125 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $68,786 | $27,000 |
| Engineering, General | $67,268 | $24,750 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $61,737 | $23,073 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | $57,318 | — |
| Marketing | $57,306 | — |
| Music | $55,693 | $21,472 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | $51,791 | $49,107 |
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.