Communication and Media Studies at Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, North Carolina • Master's
Median Earnings
$48,091
Graduates earn below the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$48,091
Communication and Media Studies
National Average
$54,541
All schools, same program
School Average
$74,708
All programs at Wake Forest University
Program Details
Master's
Credential Level
12
Completers (IPEDS)
299
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$48,091
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 Wake Forest University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $161,707 | $103,942 |
| Computer Science | $114,622 | $20,549 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $113,398 | $19,500 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $110,849 | $128,561 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $110,336 | $61,051 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $97,769 | — |
| Law | $96,436 | $49,426 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $91,757 | $43,000 |
| Economics | $91,751 | $20,500 |
| Business/Commerce, General | $91,708 | $18,899 |
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.