Communication and Media Studies at University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, California • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$55,039
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$55,039
Communication and Media Studies
National Average
$42,895
All schools, same program
School Average
$75,711
All programs at University of California-San Diego
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
239
Completers (IPEDS)
1,078
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$13,193
Median Debt
0.24
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$110/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$55,039
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 of California-San Diego
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $245,333 | $25,903 |
| Economics | $187,289 | — |
| Computer Engineering | $167,912 | — |
| Engineering, Other | $159,179 | — |
| Physics | $156,509 | — |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $132,436 | $34,311 |
| Computer Science | $131,731 | $16,166 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $131,462 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $130,212 | $92,221 |
| Computer Engineering | $126,160 | $18,414 |
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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.