Post-baccalaureate Certificate
Communication and Media Studies at Emerson College
Boston, Massachusetts · See Communication and Media Studies nationally
Break-even
+$49,720 over 10 years
For graduates of Communication and Media Studies at Emerson College.
The payoff is roughly break-even — the degree recovers its cost, but slowly.
By credential level
| Major | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communication and Media Studies | Certificate | $69,644 | — | +25% | Break-even |
| Communication and Media Studies | Associate's | $62,654 | $23,717 | +65% | Break-even |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stanford University Stanford, CA | Certificate | $170,213 | — | +2,167% | Strong return |
| 2 | California State University-Fullerton Fullerton, CA | Certificate | $87,316 | $20,343 | +1,158% | Strong return |
| 3 | California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA | Certificate | $80,979 | $31,023 | +813% | Strong return |
| 4 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | Certificate | $147,928 | $73,250 | +810% | Strong return |
| 5 | University of Florida Gainesville, FL | Certificate | $74,884 | $29,671 | +708% | Strong return |
| 6 | The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg, TX | Certificate | $57,537 | — | +549% | Strong return |
| 7 | Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | Certificate | $101,413 | $39,737 | +529% | Strong return |
| 8 | Florida International University Miami, FL | Certificate | $74,742 | $34,653 | +498% | Strong return |
| 9 | San Diego State University San Diego, CA | Certificate | $81,064 | — | +487% | Strong return |
| 10 | Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, GA | Certificate | $76,078 | — | +416% | Strong return |
Other majors at Emerson College
| Major | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marketing | Associate's | $72,291 | $21,500 | +157% | Strong return |
| Marketing | Certificate | $91,573 | $41,000 | +120% | Strong return |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | Associate's | $63,073 | $23,719 | +69% | Strong return |
| Communication and Media Studies | Associate's | $62,654 | $23,717 | +65% | Break-even |
| Journalism | Associate's | $61,538 | $23,610 | +55% | Break-even |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Associate's | $59,912 | — | +52% | Break-even |
| Journalism | Certificate | $73,141 | — | +43% | Break-even |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | Certificate | $74,461 | $54,435 | +36% | Break-even |
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Communication and Media Studies at Emerson College
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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.