The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.
Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.
EarningsPlus compares student earnings after college against a benchmark of all students with the same graduate degree, adjusting for the in-state / out-of-state composition of the student body.
The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.
The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.
Best Master's Degrees in Communication in North Carolina
Comms & Media Studies master’s graduates in North Carolina earn a weighted average salary of $47,776 3 years after graduation, placing them in the bottom 50% nationally.
Our comms & media studies graduate rankings cover 3 of the 7 programs available in North Carolina, accounting for 73% of total student graduates. We only include schools with sufficient earnings and/or debt data.
Cost of living is not considered when comparing states.
The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.
Earnings$41,025
Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.
Debt to earnings0.5
The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.
Debt$21,962
The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.
#2 in North Carolina|#34 in Communications nationally
The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.
Earnings$55,078
Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.
Debt to earnings0.9
The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.
Debt$47,834
The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.
#3 in North Carolina|#49 in Communications nationally
The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.
Earnings$44,115
Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.
Debt to earnings1.3
The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.
Debt$58,164
The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.
The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.
Earnings$48,091
Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.
Debt to earningsN/A
The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.
DebtN/A
The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.
How long does it take to pay down debt in comms & media studies in North Carolina?
Years
Under a year
The average debt accrued from a master's degree in comms & media studies is covered by average graduate earnings in under a year.
How much do graduates with a master's degree in comms & media studies earn in North Carolina?
Salary
$47,776
The median master's degree in comms & media studies graduate earns $47,776 3 years after graduating.
How much does a master's degree in comms & media studies cost in North Carolina?
Net cost
$22,286
The average annual cost of a master's degree in comms & media studies is $22,286. This is the net cost and considers only students that have received Title IV funds.
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