Communication and Media Studies at Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, Tennessee • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$37,594
Graduates earn below the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$37,594
Communication and Media Studies
National Average
$42,895
All schools, same program
School Average
$47,571
All programs at Middle Tennessee State University
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
172
Completers (IPEDS)
1,078
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$22,795
Median Debt
0.61
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$190/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$37,594
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 Middle Tennessee State University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $106,003 | $39,834 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $88,781 | $20,750 |
| Psychology, General | $87,925 | $31,136 |
| Construction Management | $84,889 | $17,000 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | $80,407 | $24,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $80,078 | $27,500 |
| Computer Science | $76,044 | $21,198 |
| Engineering-Related Fields | $74,671 | $19,402 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $73,438 | $20,500 |
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering | $66,935 | $19,125 |
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.