Median Debt
$19,500
22% below national median

Compare to Similar Programs in Pennsylvania

Communication and Media Studies bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Pennsylvania (63 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Chatham University$19,500
University of Pennsylvania$53,022$77,464$15,6370.29
Villanova University$52,294$61,471$26,4560.51
Messiah University$45,021$45,306
Washington & Jefferson College$39,584$27,0000.68
Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia$38,024$52,915$26,9900.71
National Median$34,959$25,0000.72

Other Communication and Media Studies Programs in Pennsylvania

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Pennsylvania schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
$66,104$53,022$15,637
Villanova University
Villanova
$64,701$52,294$26,456
Messiah University
Mechanicsburg
$40,640$45,021
Washington & Jefferson College
Washington
$28,185$39,584$27,000
Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia
Philadelphia
$51,340$38,024$26,990

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Chatham University, approximately 21% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.