Communication and Media Studies at Metropolitan State University
Saint Paul, Minnesota • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$53,180
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$53,180
Communication and Media Studies
National Average
$42,895
All schools, same program
School Average
$57,568
All programs at Metropolitan State University
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
45
Completers (IPEDS)
1,078
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$20,364
Median Debt
0.38
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$170/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$53,180
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 Metropolitan State University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $103,446 | $76,250 |
| Computer Science | $91,366 | $19,287 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $83,925 | $12,541 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $82,651 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $76,804 | $38,159 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $75,756 | $22,786 |
| Information Science/Studies | $74,311 | $17,640 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $69,532 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $63,005 | $50,693 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $60,931 | $17,500 |
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.