Communication and Media Studies at San Diego State University
San Diego, California • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$50,264
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$50,264
Communication and Media Studies
National Average
$42,895
All schools, same program
School Average
$58,207
All programs at San Diego State University
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
190
Completers (IPEDS)
1,078
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$15,000
Median Debt
0.30
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$125/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$50,264
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 San Diego State University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $120,339 | $64,225 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | $114,126 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $104,192 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $103,447 | $55,840 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $96,266 | $17,375 |
| Education, General | $93,908 | $25,712 |
| Computer Science | $91,805 | $16,866 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $91,140 | $19,499 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $90,947 | $17,999 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering | $90,216 | $23,417 |
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.