Communication and Media Studies at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, Illinois • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$61,211
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$61,211
Communication and Media Studies
National Average
$42,895
All schools, same program
School Average
$67,097
All programs at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
317
Completers (IPEDS)
1,078
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$18,850
Median Debt
0.31
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$157/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$61,211
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 Urbana-Champaign
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $209,146 | $18,835 |
| Computer Science | $143,775 | $18,983 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $134,287 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $125,120 | $37,154 |
| Computer Engineering | $122,137 | $20,500 |
| Law | $109,902 | $77,159 |
| Taxation | $107,821 | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $107,114 | $50,712 |
| Veterinary Medicine | $104,814 | $196,772 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $103,659 | — |
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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.