Field of study · CIP 09.10
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Offered at 29 college programs that reported results. Here is what graduates earn and owe at each credential level, and which programs pay best.
By credential level
| Credential | Programs | Typical earnings, 1 yr | Typical earnings, 5 yrs | Typical debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate | 7 | — | — | — |
| Bachelor's | 9 | — | — | — |
| Master's | 8 | $46,372 | $65,518 | — |
| Graduate certificate | 5 | — | — | — |
"Typical" is the median across programs of each program's median, counting only programs with unsuppressed data (at least three). It describes a typical program, not a national median for all graduates. Certificate figures include certificates earned at four-year colleges, often alongside a bachelor's; see degrees vs. certificates for a cleaner comparison. Source: College Scorecard field of study data.
Highest-earning bachelor's programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brigham Young University | UT | $33,322 | — | $15,000 |
| 2 | Susquehanna University | PA | $33,292 | — | $27,000 |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning master's programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Washington University | DC | $62,661 | $71,932 | — |
| 2 | New York University | NY | $53,360 | $66,824 | — |
| 3 | Pace University | NY | $43,474 | $65,518 | — |
| 4 | Emerson College | MA | $46,372 | $62,330 | — |
| 5 | Portland State University | OR | $39,953 | $51,316 | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Related fields
Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's typical 5-yr earnings $57,294Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationBachelor's typical 5-yr earnings $65,550JournalismBachelor's typical 5-yr earnings $58,361Radio, Television, and Digital CommunicationBachelor's typical 5-yr earnings $53,931Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, OtherBachelor's typical 5-yr earnings $59,625
