Communication and Media Studies at Virginia State University
Petersburg, Virginia • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$39,191
Graduates earn below the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$39,191
Communication and Media Studies
National Average
$42,895
All schools, same program
School Average
$42,973
All programs at Virginia State University
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
59
Completers (IPEDS)
1,078
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$27,000
Median Debt
0.69
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$225/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$39,191
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 Virginia State University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $74,893 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | $64,437 | $27,000 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $63,005 | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $59,033 | $24,615 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | $56,264 | $45,870 |
| Manufacturing Engineering | $53,571 | — |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $52,854 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $46,267 | $27,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $45,487 | $26,000 |
| Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies | $44,000 | $28,500 |
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.