Communication and Media Studies at Western Washington University
Bellingham, Washington • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$49,638
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$49,638
Communication and Media Studies
National Average
$42,895
All schools, same program
School Average
$50,599
All programs at Western Washington University
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
89
Completers (IPEDS)
1,078
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$17,887
Median Debt
0.36
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$149/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$49,638
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 Western Washington University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $107,521 | $18,583 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $107,158 | $26,611 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $87,295 | $9,369 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $83,219 | $21,667 |
| Mathematics | $78,343 | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | $77,824 | — |
| Chemistry | $73,774 | $20,012 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $72,675 | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $72,457 | $38,104 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $70,265 | $19,084 |
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.