Communication and Media Studies at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, Illinois • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$32,465
Graduates earn below the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$32,465
Communication and Media Studies
National Average
$42,895
All schools, same program
School Average
$51,669
All programs at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
33
Completers (IPEDS)
1,078
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$26,000
Median Debt
0.80
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$217/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$32,465
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 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine | $121,006 | $222,981 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $116,291 | $60,389 |
| Fire Protection | $103,432 | $15,000 |
| Computer Science | $81,188 | $27,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $80,996 | $19,500 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $77,944 | $20,000 |
| Architecture | $75,673 | $30,233 |
| Computer Engineering | $74,600 | $23,935 |
| Air Transportation | $73,930 | $20,500 |
| Civil Engineering | $71,341 | $19,313 |
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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.