Communication and Media Studies at Shepherd University
Shepherdstown, West Virginia • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$36,731
Graduates earn below the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$36,731
Communication and Media Studies
National Average
$42,895
All schools, same program
School Average
$45,074
All programs at Shepherd University
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
25
Completers (IPEDS)
1,078
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$19,225
Median Debt
0.52
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$160/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$36,731
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 Shepherd University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $71,847 | $24,875 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $68,435 | $21,500 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $57,556 | $27,490 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $54,656 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $53,391 | $17,677 |
| Sociology | $51,084 | $18,500 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $46,744 | $21,350 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $46,144 | — |
| Social Work | $45,931 | $21,565 |
| Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies | $44,875 | $22,625 |
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.