Communication and Media Studies at University at Albany
Albany, New York • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$30,460
Graduates earn below the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$30,460
Communication and Media Studies
National Average
$42,895
All schools, same program
School Average
$52,196
All programs at University at Albany
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
244
Completers (IPEDS)
1,078
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$20,066
Median Debt
0.66
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$167/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$30,460
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 University at Albany
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $109,805 | $31,500 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $100,053 | — |
| Taxation | $95,680 | $20,500 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $87,777 | $20,500 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $80,462 | $22,186 |
| Public Administration | $76,471 | $28,125 |
| Information Science/Studies | $71,017 | — |
| Public Health | $70,536 | $32,643 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $69,386 | $20,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $65,362 | $19,800 |
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.