Communication and Media Studies at Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, Virginia • Master's
Median Earnings
$39,009
Graduates earn below the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$39,009
Communication and Media Studies
National Average
$54,541
All schools, same program
School Average
$62,233
All programs at Virginia Commonwealth University
Program Details
Master's
Credential Level
6
Completers (IPEDS)
299
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$39,009
Median Earnings
Communication and Media Studies at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Stanford University | $139,678 | — |
| Columbia University in the City of New York | $111,130 | $73,250 |
| Northwestern University | $92,321 | $55,813 |
| American University | $87,484 | $51,250 |
| University of Southern California | $84,913 | $70,426 |
| George Washington University | $84,430 | — |
| California State University-Fullerton | $83,692 | $20,343 |
| Johns Hopkins University | $83,403 | $39,737 |
| Westminster University | $81,703 | — |
| Seton Hall University | $80,512 | — |
Other Programs at Virginia Commonwealth University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences | $239,318 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $193,728 | $102,262 |
| Dentistry | $148,925 | $273,400 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | $131,003 | $141,047 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $112,638 | $37,750 |
| Information Science/Studies | $111,599 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $110,026 | $41,000 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $102,793 | $51,250 |
| Business/Commerce, General | $102,599 | $54,332 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $97,235 | $27,834 |
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.