Best Communication and Media Studies Degrees in the US by ROI
Top colleges ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment across all active states. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
5
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$40,961
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$31,276
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
University of Colorado Boulder
Grad rate: 74.9% |
CO | +$299,114 | $58,629 | $33,466 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Grad rate: 84.0% |
PA | +$241,763 | $57,611 | $36,707 | $25,000 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Eastern Washington University
Grad rate: 48.4% |
WA | +$217,248 | $54,001 | $22,772 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Cabrillo College
Grad rate: 35.3% |
CA | -$85,105 | $38,926 | $23,625 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Full Sail University
Grad rate: 45.0% |
FL | -$468,211 | $22,006 | $39,814 | $21,124 | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost − Debt Payoff (×1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20). Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
Find Best Communication and Media Studies Degrees by State
Browse Communication and Media Studies programs ranked by 20-year ROI in every state that offers this degree.