Communication and Media Studies at University of Indianapolis

University of Indianapolis's Communication and Media Studies program sits squarely in the middle of the pack—earning exactly at Indiana's median and just below the national average. First-year graduates earn $33,054, which places the program around the 40th percentile both statewide and nationally. More concerning is the gap with Indiana's top programs: DePauw and Purdue Main Campus graduates earn $8,000-10,000 more right out of the gate, a difference that compounds significantly over a career.

The debt picture offers some relief. At $27,000, borrowing here runs slightly above state and national medians, but the 0.82 debt-to-earnings ratio means graduates can realistically manage payments—they're not drowning in debt relative to what they earn. The 14% earnings bump by year four suggests steady progression, though even at $37,746, graduates remain well behind their peers from Indiana's flagship universities.

For families weighing cost against outcomes, this program represents average results at a moderately selective school. If your child has the credentials for Purdue or IU-Indianapolis, those programs deliver measurably stronger earnings. But if University of Indianapolis feels like the right fit culturally or academically, the manageable debt load means this degree won't become a financial albatross—even if it won't turbocharge their early career either.