Communication and Media Studies programs in Michigan
Compare 20 reporting programs using the same federal field and credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
| # | College | City | Median year-4 earnings | Median federal debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | Ann Arbor | $79,648 | $20,376 |
| 2 | Michigan State University | East Lansing | $60,807 | $26,750 |
| 3 | Wayne State University | Detroit | $57,335 | $30,500 |
| 4 | Oakland University | Rochester Hills | $55,662 | $24,125 |
| 5 | Central Michigan University | Mount Pleasant | $55,353 | $27,000 |
| 6 | Hope College | Holland | $55,166 | $27,000 |
| 7 | Albion College | Albion | $54,300 | $27,000 |
| 8 | Alma College | Alma | $53,947 | Not available |
| 9 | Saginaw Valley State University | University Center | $53,825 | $28,000 |
| 10 | Eastern Michigan University | Ypsilanti | $52,805 | $29,102 |
| 11 | University of Michigan-Dearborn | Dearborn | $52,703 | $27,200 |
| 12 | Adrian College | Adrian | $52,309 | Not available |
| 13 | Rochester Christian University | Rochester Hills | $51,856 | $26,166 |
| 14 | Western Michigan University | Kalamazoo | $51,446 | $26,000 |
| 15 | Cornerstone University | Grand Rapids | $48,923 | $25,125 |
| 16 | Aquinas College | Grand Rapids | $48,075 | $22,232 |
| 17 | University of Michigan-Flint | Flint | $47,959 | $30,250 |
| 18 | Northern Michigan University | Marquette | $47,875 | $27,000 |
| 19 | Grand Valley State University | Allendale | $46,938 | $26,000 |
| 20 | Calvin University | Grand Rapids | $43,138 | $23,250 |
This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.