Communication and Media Studies at Wayne State University
Detroit, Michigan • Master's
Median Earnings
$51,482
Graduates earn below the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$51,482
Communication and Media Studies
National Average
$54,541
All schools, same program
School Average
$61,528
All programs at Wayne State University
Program Details
Master's
Credential Level
23
Completers (IPEDS)
299
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$33,381
Median Debt
0.65
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$278/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$51,482
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 Wayne State University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering-Related Fields | $128,271 | — |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | $127,905 | $117,691 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $125,166 | $50,500 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $119,061 | $63,837 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $118,387 | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $118,261 | $70,614 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $103,924 | $36,424 |
| Medicine | $102,083 | $165,514 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $98,072 | $18,750 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $97,679 | $23,182 |
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.