Communication and Media Studies

Master's degree · University of San Francisco · San Francisco, CA

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—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$41,000Median federal debt
28Graduates per year

How this program compares

Earnings for this program are not published because too few graduates were matched to federal records. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $71,953 four years after graduating (middle half: $51,074–$99,548).

Communication and Media Studies (Master's degree) at other California schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Stanford University
Stanford
$69,670—
University of Southern California
Los Angeles
$68,587$70,426
National University
San Diego
$55,730$28,604
San Diego State University
San Diego
$50,487—
California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton
$46,382$20,343
California State University-Northridge
Northridge
$39,920$31,023

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Frequently asked questions

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $41,000.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.