Communication and Media Studies at Purdue University Northwest
Hammond, Indiana • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$34,462
Graduates earn below the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$34,462
Communication and Media Studies
National Average
$42,895
All schools, same program
School Average
$50,135
All programs at Purdue University Northwest
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
69
Completers (IPEDS)
1,078
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$25,000
Median Debt
0.73
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$208/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$34,462
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 Purdue University Northwest
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $108,662 | $41,226 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $96,150 | $33,564 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $77,927 | $22,352 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | $77,273 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $75,243 | $17,908 |
| Engineering-Related Fields | $74,576 | — |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $72,796 | $25,147 |
| Computer Science | $68,485 | — |
| Construction Engineering Technologies | $68,284 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | $67,622 | $20,750 |
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.