Communication and Media Studies at Texas State University
San Marcos, Texas • Master's
Median Earnings
$48,432
Graduates earn below the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$48,432
Communication and Media Studies
National Average
$54,541
All schools, same program
School Average
$53,219
All programs at Texas State University
Program Details
Master's
Credential Level
35
Completers (IPEDS)
299
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$20,500
Median Debt
0.42
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$171/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$48,432
Median Earnings
Communication and Media Studies at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Stanford University | $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 Texas State University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $117,465 | $35,780 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $93,963 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $92,652 | $23,092 |
| Computer Science | $92,305 | $22,842 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $89,597 | $24,987 |
| Construction Engineering Technologies | $86,836 | $22,000 |
| Computer Science | $86,129 | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $84,604 | $56,406 |
| Industrial Engineering | $81,475 | $24,483 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $78,102 | $44,977 |
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.