University of Georgia — Athens, GA

Communication and Media Studies

at University of Georgia · Athens, GA

Strong Value

Solid pick

The Bottom Line

↑Grads earn about $38,528/yr starting out — that's 28% more than skipping college
⏱Takes about 7.3 years to earn back what you spent
$Students on financial aid pay about $13,816/yr after grants & scholarships (varies by family income) — $62,006 total with loan interest

Listed Price

$27,436/yr

Starting Salary

$38,528

Finish Rate

87.2%

$27,436/yr

Full sticker price — tuition, housing, and fees before any aid

Students on financial aid pay $13,816/yr after grants & scholarships (saves $13,620/yr)

4 Years Total

$109,744

Typical Debt

$18,500

Interest You'd Owe

+$6,742

What You'd Really Pay

$62,006

That's about $210/month for 10 years after you graduate

You'd earn (with degree)$385,280

Without college$300,000

Total cost of degree$62,006

Pays for Itself In

7.3 yrs

Salary Boost

+28%

Ahead After 10 Years

$323,274

How We Scored This

Salary vs. Cost40/40

Do you earn enough to justify the price?

Payoff Speed17.7/25

How fast do you earn back what you spent?

Salary Boost3.8/20

How much more than skipping college?

Graduation Rate13.1/15

Will you actually finish?

Data from the U.S. Department of Education. Salaries are what recent grads typically earn — yours could be higher or lower.

Costs can change. These numbers don't adjust for where you live, and only cover students who used federal financial aid. Not financial advice.