Communication and Media Studies at Northern Michigan University
Marquette, Michigan • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$37,204
Graduates earn below the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$37,204
Communication and Media Studies
National Average
$42,895
All schools, same program
School Average
$42,051
All programs at Northern Michigan University
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
16
Completers (IPEDS)
1,078
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$26,662
Median Debt
0.72
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$222/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$37,204
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 Northern Michigan University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Engineering Technologies | $84,256 | — |
| Construction Management | $75,226 | $22,250 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | $73,916 | $5,500 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | $68,476 | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $66,003 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $64,075 | $24,500 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $62,839 | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $61,567 | $20,651 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | $59,241 | $27,364 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | $57,036 | — |
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.