Communication and Media Studies at University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, Illinois • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$49,569
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$49,569
Communication and Media Studies
National Average
$42,895
All schools, same program
School Average
$68,284
All programs at University of Illinois Chicago
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
86
Completers (IPEDS)
1,078
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$19,224
Median Debt
0.39
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$160/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$49,569
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 Illinois Chicago
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences | $193,881 | — |
| Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences | $186,839 | — |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | $132,125 | $147,690 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $125,403 | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $121,733 | — |
| Dentistry | $111,154 | $323,938 |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies | $110,636 | $113,247 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $109,166 | $51,919 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $107,978 | $97,999 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $107,954 | $52,000 |
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.