Associate's Degree
Communication and Media Studies at California State University-East Bay
Hayward, California · See Communication and Media Studies nationally
Strong return
+$198,351 over 10 years
For graduates of Communication and Media Studies at California State University-East Bay.
Graduate earnings clearly outpace the cost and debt — this degree pays back quickly.
By credential level
| Major | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communication and Media Studies | Certificate | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| Communication and Media Studies | Associate's | $67,355 | $18,000 | +787% | Strong return |
Communication and Media Studies at other colleges
How the same major’s ROI compares elsewhere.
| # | College | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
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| 1 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | Associate's | $93,369 | $11,100 | +1,460% | Strong return |
| 2 | CUNY Hunter College New York, NY | Associate's | $58,558 | $10,875 | +1,265% | Strong return |
| 3 | Indiana University-Kokomo Kokomo, IN | Associate's | $54,183 | — | +1,057% | Strong return |
| 4 | CUNY City College New York, NY | Associate's | $59,593 | $14,858 | +1,025% | Strong return |
| 5 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | Associate's | $81,316 | $19,941 | +983% | Strong return |
| 6 | CUNY Brooklyn College Brooklyn, NY | Associate's | $54,761 | $11,260 | +847% | Strong return |
| 7 | University of Washington-Tacoma Campus Tacoma, WA | Associate's | $68,260 | $15,000 | +802% | Strong return |
| 8 | College of Staten Island CUNY Staten Island, NY | Associate's | $58,907 | $11,750 | +801% | Strong return |
| 9 | University of California-Davis Davis, CA | Associate's | $75,758 | $13,000 | +799% | Strong return |
| 10 | Utah Valley University Orem, UT | Associate's | $61,012 | $13,942 | +798% | Strong return |
Other majors at California State University-East Bay
| Major | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's | $160,918 | $14,747 | +4,727% | Strong return |
| Computer Science | Associate's | $111,870 | $11,000 | +2,853% | Strong return |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Certificate | $135,829 | $29,439 | +1,792% | Strong return |
| Statistics | Certificate | $123,982 | $25,847 | +1,591% | Strong return |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | Associate's | $75,421 | — | +1,532% | Strong return |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Certificate | $113,579 | $22,151 | +1,412% | Strong return |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's | $77,879 | $16,125 | +1,241% | Strong return |
| Economics | Associate's | $68,996 | — | +1,187% | Strong return |
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. ROI is computed by Degree Return — see how. Read the methodology. Data as of 2024.