Communication and Media Studies at Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, Michigan • Master's
Median Earnings
$40,545
Graduates earn below the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$40,545
Communication and Media Studies
National Average
$54,541
All schools, same program
School Average
$53,376
All programs at Western Michigan University
Program Details
Master's
Credential Level
9
Completers (IPEDS)
299
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$40,545
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 Western Michigan University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $110,101 | $88,297 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $99,407 | $43,731 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $89,724 | $68,549 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $88,673 | $27,000 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $86,795 | — |
| Paper Science and Engineering | $86,401 | $27,379 |
| Computer Science | $82,887 | $27,000 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering | $82,719 | $27,000 |
| Engineering-Related Fields | $81,608 | $27,000 |
| Industrial Engineering | $78,391 | — |
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.