Syracuse University — Syracuse, NY

Communication and Media Studies

at Syracuse University · Syracuse, NY

Below Average

Think twice

The Bottom Line

↑Grads earn about $37,905/yr starting out — that's 26% more than skipping college
⏱Takes about 20.8 years to earn back what you spent
$Students on financial aid pay about $38,793/yr after grants & scholarships (varies by family income) — $164,647 total with loan interest

Listed Price

$84,517/yr

Starting Salary

$37,905

Finish Rate

83.6%

$84,517/yr

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

Students on financial aid pay $38,793/yr after grants & scholarships (saves $45,724/yr)

4 Years Total

$338,068

Typical Debt

$26,000

Interest You'd Owe

+$9,475

What You'd Really Pay

$164,647

That's about $296/month for 10 years after you graduate

You'd earn (with degree)$379,050

Without college$300,000

Total cost of degree$164,647

Pays for Itself In

20.8 yrs

Salary Boost

+26%

Ahead After 10 Years

$214,403

How We Scored This

Salary vs. Cost12.7/40

Do you earn enough to justify the price?

Payoff Speed0/25

How fast do you earn back what you spent?

Salary Boost3.5/20

How much more than skipping college?

Graduation Rate12.5/15

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.