Communication and Media Studies at Ursinus College

Ursinus delivers solid value for communication majors, particularly if you're comparing it to other Pennsylvania options. With first-year earnings of $35,420 and four-year earnings reaching $46,118, graduates here outpace 60% of Pennsylvania programs in the same field—an important advantage when most students will be competing for jobs in the regional market. That 30% earnings growth over four years also suggests graduates are gaining traction in their careers rather than stalling early.

The debt picture strengthens the case. At $27,000, Ursinus graduates carry manageable debt—lower than 75% of similar programs nationally. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.76 means you'd owe less than one year's starting salary, a threshold that makes monthly payments more sustainable. While the program doesn't match the elite outcomes at Penn or Villanova (which start around $53,000), it significantly outperforms the Pennsylvania median of $32,386.

For families considering a liberal arts college for communications, this represents a reasonable investment. You're paying for more than just earnings—the small school experience matters—but you're not taking on crushing debt to get there. The moderate sample size suggests this data reflects consistent outcomes rather than a lucky few graduates.