Program Analysis
At $31,918/yr, Communication and Media Studies graduates from CUNY Queens College land near the $35,147 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.
Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 18.1x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Communication and Media Studies programs nationally.
Some AI exposure exists in Communication and Media Studies's typical career paths, with 55% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 10% gap from the optimistic case.
The median debt load of $12,500 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.
At #140 of 613 nationally, this is a top-5% Communication and Media Studies program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.
Five-year earnings of $54,368 show a 70% jump from the $31,918 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.