Communication and Media Studies at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, North Carolina • Doctoral
Median Earnings
$63,661
Graduates earn below the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$63,661
Communication and Media Studies
National Average
$64,912
All schools, same program
School Average
$65,615
All programs at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Program Details
Doctoral
Credential Level
11
Completers (IPEDS)
75
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$63,661
Median Earnings
Communication and Media Studies at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of Southern California | $89,658 | — |
| Arizona State University Campus Immersion | $72,796 | — |
| Regent University | $72,626 | $115,215 |
| Indiana University-Bloomington | $65,055 | — |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (this school) | $63,661 | — |
| University of Wisconsin-Madison | $62,260 | — |
| University of Nebraska-Lincoln | $53,358 | — |
| University of Missouri-Columbia | $52,502 | — |
| Georgia State University | $52,289 | — |
Other Programs at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies | $176,802 | — |
| Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences | $168,979 | $118,480 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $167,290 | $90,800 |
| Dentistry | $144,097 | $214,834 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | $142,689 | — |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | $129,143 | $146,598 |
| Computer Science | $107,225 | $13,500 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $105,246 | $14,239 |
| Applied Mathematics | $104,439 | $14,135 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $100,451 | $65,082 |
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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.