Associate's Degree
Communication and Media Studies at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus
Tacoma, Washington · See Communication and Media Studies nationally
Strong return
+$206,808 over 10 years
For graduates of Communication and Media Studies at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus.
Graduate earnings clearly outpace the cost and debt — this degree pays back quickly.
$44,638
Earnings 1 year out as of 2024
$68,260
Earnings 5 years out as of 2024
$15,000
Median debt as of 2024
$206,808
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 | College of Staten Island CUNY Staten Island, NY | Associate's | $58,907 | $11,750 | +801% | Strong return |
| 8 | University of California-Davis Davis, CA | Associate's | $75,758 | $13,000 | +799% | Strong return |
| 9 | Utah Valley University Orem, UT | Associate's | $61,012 | $13,942 | +798% | Strong return |
| 10 | California State University-Fullerton Fullerton, CA | Associate's | $60,920 | $13,000 | +792% | Strong return |
Other majors at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus
| Major | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | Associate's | $223,690 | $15,422 | +6,787% | Strong return |
| Education, General | Master's | $120,269 | — | +3,603% | Strong return |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Associate's | $121,341 | $15,127 | +2,855% | Strong return |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Certificate | $202,642 | $36,600 | +2,820% | Strong return |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | Associate's | $108,406 | $14,000 | +2,394% | Strong return |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Associate's | $106,265 | $13,856 | +2,314% | Strong return |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | Certificate | $172,771 | $40,174 | +2,211% | Strong return |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's | $99,042 | $12,500 | +2,072% | 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.