Communication and Media Studies at DeVry University-Nevada

DeVry University-Nevada's Communication and Media Studies program charges premium tuition but delivers earnings that significantly outpace both national and state norms. At $47,622 in first-year earnings, graduates earn 36% more than the national median and 18% above Nevada's typical $40,296. They even out-earn University of Nevada-Reno graduates. The catch? Students carry $56,858 in debt—nearly triple the national median and 2.8 times Nevada's typical debt load for this degree.

That debt burden creates a challenging repayment scenario despite the stronger earnings. With a 1.19 debt-to-earnings ratio, graduates face roughly $14 months of gross income in student loans, well above what's generally considered manageable. The earnings picture also shows no growth trajectory—income actually dips slightly from year one to year four—suggesting graduates may hit their earning ceiling immediately rather than building momentum over time.

For families comparing options, this program wins on immediate earning power but loses on cost efficiency. If your student can access more affordable in-state options at UNR (where debt averages $20,624), they'd sacrifice about $7,000 in annual earnings but save over $36,000 in debt—a tradeoff worth serious consideration unless DeVry's specific industry connections or flexible scheduling offers concrete career advantages.