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Communication and Media Studies at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

East Stroudsburg, PA · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $29,963/yr (-15% vs median)

AI Risk High (55% exposed)

Job Market Large (83,300 openings/yr)

ROI 11.9x earnings multiple (6.9x out-of-state)

Ranked #323 of 613 Communication and Media Studies programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Communication and Media Studies graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$532K	$527K	$485K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	12.0x	11.9x	11.0x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	7.0x	6.9x	6.4x
Probability of Field Employment	46%	40%	29%
DegreeOutlook Score	36	35	30

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$44,144

Out-of-state: $76,008 (6.9x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$60,356

-37% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$20,702

8.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$50,501

69% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania's Communication and Media Studies program produces graduates earning $29,963/yr — within striking distance of the $35,147 national average for this field.

The 11.9x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 55% task exposure — and the 9% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $20,702 debt-to-$29,963 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #323 out of 613 programs, East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania's financial outcomes for Communication and Media Studies trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $29,963 to $50,501 over five years (69% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

A 93% acceptance rate means East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is accessible to most applicants, a compact campus enrolling 4,611 students in East Stroudsburg, PA.

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Top Career Paths

Public relations managers $138,520/yr

Fundraising managers $123,480/yr

Communications teachers, postsecondary $77,800/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania's Communication and Media Studies program score?

This program scores 35/100 — on the lower end for Communication and Media Studies. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

How vulnerable is Communication and Media Studies to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Communication and Media Studies careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 55% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →