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Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
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The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.
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Payback measures how long it takes the average student to pay back the total cost of attending college with marginal earnings. Marginal earnings are the difference between what the average student would have earned before attending college and what they earn afterwards.
Best comms & media studies colleges in North Carolina
Comms & media studies bachelor graduates in North Carolina earn a weighted average salary of $45,301 3 years after graduation. This places North Carolina graduate earnings in the bottom 50% nationally. Additionally, comms & media studies graduates earn 19% less than the total graduating bachelor class in the state.
Cost of living is not considered when comparing states.
Our comms & media studies rankings cover 15 of the 21 programs available in North Carolina, accounting for 90% of total student graduates. We only include schools with sufficient earnings and/or cost data.
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Cost$12,414
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$59,487
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate91%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
#2 in North Carolina|#88 in Communications nationally
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Cost$34,720
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$60,234
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate89%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
#3 in North Carolina|#106 in Communications nationally
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Cost$38,001
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$60,125
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate83%
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#4 in North Carolina|#107 in Communications nationally
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Cost$15,018
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$47,815
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate66%
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#5 in North Carolina|#125 in Communications nationally
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Cost$16,703
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$48,249
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate68%
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#6 in North Carolina|#145 in Communications nationally
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Cost$16,563
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$47,004
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate85%
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#7 in North Carolina|#155 in Communications nationally
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Cost$13,801
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$44,979
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate67%
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#8 in North Carolina|#234 in Communications nationally
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Cost$19,442
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$44,581
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate74%
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#9 in North Carolina|#239 in Communications nationally
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Cost$20,269
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$44,422
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate66%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
#10 in North Carolina|#298 in Communications nationally
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Cost$30,230
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$46,122
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate60%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
#11 in North Carolina|#318 in Communications nationally
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Cost$10,582
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$40,087
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate56%
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#12 in North Carolina|#319 in Communications nationally
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Cost$14,765
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$40,125
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate74%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
#13 in North Carolina|#326 in Communications nationally
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Cost$10,907
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$38,667
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate61%
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#14 in North Carolina|#374 in Communications nationally
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Cost$6,319
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$36,923
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate51%
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#15 in North Carolina|#379 in Communications nationally
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Cost$8,421
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$37,207
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate50%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
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How long does it take me to repay a bachelor's degree in comms & media studies in North Carolina?
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8.4 years
The cost of the average bachelor's degree in comms & media studies in North Carolina is covered by the new earnings of graduates in 8.4 years.
How much do graduates with a bachelor's degree in comms & media studies earn in North Carolina?
Salary
$45,301
The median bachelor's degree in comms & media studies graduate earns $45,301 4 years after graduating.
How much does a bachelor's degree in comms & media studies cost in North Carolina?
Net cost
$16,620
The average annual cost of a bachelor's degree in comms & media studies is $16,620. This is the net cost and considers only students that have received Title IV funds.
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