Communication and Media Studies at Stanford University
Stanford, California • Master's
Median Earnings
$139,678
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$139,678
Communication and Media Studies
National Average
$54,541
All schools, same program
School Average
$112,437
All programs at Stanford University
Program Details
Master's
Credential Level
28
Completers (IPEDS)
299
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$139,678
Median Earnings
Communication and Media Studies at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Stanford University (this school) | $139,678 | — |
| Columbia University in the City of New York | $111,130 | $73,250 |
| Northwestern University | $92,321 | $55,813 |
| American University | $87,484 | $51,250 |
| University of Southern California | $84,913 | $70,426 |
| George Washington University | $84,430 | — |
| California State University-Fullerton | $83,692 | $20,343 |
| Johns Hopkins University | $83,403 | $39,737 |
| Westminster University | $81,703 | — |
| Seton Hall University | $80,512 | — |
Other Programs at Stanford University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Law | $247,989 | $153,302 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $242,791 | $57,458 |
| Computer Science | $236,118 | — |
| Computer Science | $200,950 | $10,399 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $170,004 | — |
| Engineering-Related Fields | $165,232 | — |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $154,251 | — |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $150,874 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | $150,874 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | $150,128 | $41,000 |
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.