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Post-baccalaureate Certificate

Communication and Media Studies at Northeastern University

Boston, Massachusetts · See Communication and Media Studies nationally

Strong return
+$208,150 over 10 years

For graduates of Communication and Media Studies at Northeastern University.

Graduate earnings clearly outpace the cost and debt — this degree pays back quickly.

3.7 yrs
Break-even
+168%
10-year ROI
$78,181
Median earnings as of 2024

By credential level

MajorCredentialEarnings (5 yr)Median debt10-yr ROIVerdict
Communication and Media StudiesProfessionalNot enough data
Communication and Media StudiesCertificate$78,181+168%Strong return
Communication and Media StudiesAssociate's$77,774$21,500+371%Strong return
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Communication and Media Studies at other colleges

How the same major’s ROI compares elsewhere.

#CollegeCredentialEarnings (5 yr)Median debt10-yr ROIVerdict
1Stanford University
Stanford, CA
Certificate$170,213+2,167%Strong return
2California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA
Certificate$87,316$20,343+1,158%Strong return
3California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA
Certificate$80,979$31,023+813%Strong return
4Columbia University in the City of New York
New York, NY
Certificate$147,928$73,250+810%Strong return
5University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
Certificate$74,884$29,671+708%Strong return
6The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX
Certificate$57,537+549%Strong return
7Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD
Certificate$101,413$39,737+529%Strong return
8Florida International University
Miami, FL
Certificate$74,742$34,653+498%Strong return
9San Diego State University
San Diego, CA
Certificate$81,064+487%Strong return
10Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA
Certificate$76,078+416%Strong return

Other majors at Northeastern University

MajorCredentialEarnings (5 yr)Median debt10-yr ROIVerdict
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralAssociate's$149,127$22,583+1,386%Strong return
Computer EngineeringAssociate's$143,143$25,002+1,283%Strong return
Business/Commerce, GeneralAssociate's$110,708$22,500+838%Strong return
International BusinessAssociate's$111,223$25,625+831%Strong return
Industrial EngineeringAssociate's$110,414$25,000+822%Strong return
TaxationCertificate$149,550+746%Strong return
Mechanical EngineeringAssociate's$104,723$25,547+740%Strong return
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationCertificate$157,580$29,042+739%Strong return

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Communication and Media Studies at Northeastern University

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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.