Associate's Degree
Communication and Media Studies at Southern Oregon University
Ashland, Oregon · See Communication and Media Studies nationally
Poor return
$-42,984 over 10 years
For graduates of Communication and Media Studies at Southern Oregon University.
On these figures the cost and debt outweigh the earnings premium.
$30,422
Earnings 1 year out as of 2024
$44,790
Earnings 5 years out as of 2024
$20,363
Median debt as of 2024
$-42,984
10-year net gain as of 2024
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 Southern Oregon University
| Major | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Certificate | $79,636 | $41,000 | +323% | Strong return |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's | $61,883 | $25,000 | +297% | Strong return |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Associate's | $54,664 | $23,000 | +131% | Strong return |
| Education, General | Certificate | $61,861 | $32,483 | +114% | Strong return |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Certificate | $62,707 | $58,517 | +101% | Strong return |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate's | $52,622 | $20,500 | +86% | Strong return |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Certificate | $59,622 | $41,182 | +79% | Strong return |
| Psychology, General | Associate's | $51,304 | $22,021 | +52% | Break-even |
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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.