Associate's Degree
Communication and Media Studies at University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, North Dakota · See Communication and Media Studies nationally
Strong return
+$47,198 over 10 years
For graduates of Communication and Media Studies at University of North Dakota.
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 | Master's | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| Communication and Media Studies | Certificate | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| Communication and Media Studies | Associate's | $54,177 | $20,500 | +106% | Strong return |
| Communication and Media Studies | Certificate | — | — | — | Not enough data |
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 | 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 University of North Dakota
| Major | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | Associate's | $98,547 | $27,000 | +1,041% | Strong return |
| Petroleum Engineering | Associate's | $95,721 | $27,000 | +981% | Strong return |
| Air Transportation | Associate's | $91,399 | $21,500 | +933% | Strong return |
| Chemical Engineering | Associate's | $92,442 | $25,000 | +927% | Strong return |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Certificate | $135,750 | $51,250 | +877% | Strong return |
| Mechanical Engineering | Associate's | $88,823 | $22,500 | +867% | Strong return |
| Civil Engineering | Associate's | $86,788 | $18,211 | +855% | Strong return |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate | $129,499 | $53,187 | +803% | 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.