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
4
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$302,654
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$41,289
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
University of Southern California
Grad rate: 92.2% |
CA | +$614,448 | $89,658 | $84,678 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Indiana University-Bloomington
Grad rate: 81.2% |
IN | +$271,176 | $61,031 | $27,361 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Purdue University-Main Campus
Grad rate: 83.1% |
IN | +$250,652 | $59,046 | $22,567 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Regent University
Grad rate: 54.3% |
VA | +$74,340 | $51,827 | $30,550 | N/A | 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.
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