Communication and Media Studies at Pacific Lutheran University
WA · Private · 100% graduation rate
D
ROI Score
39/100
Median Debt
$44,296
Year 1 Earnings
$52,000
Year 5 Earnings
$69,160
Debt-to-Earnings
0.85x
Debt vs Earnings
ROI Score Breakdown
Debt-to-Income Ratio32/100 (35%)
Earnings Premium vs HS59/100 (25%)
Job Market Outlook15/100 (20%)
Graduation Rate100/100 (10%)
Debt vs National Avg0/100 (10%)
Is Communication and Media Studies at Pacific Lutheran University Worth It?
Verdict: AVOID. The numbers do not work for Communication and Media Studies at Pacific Lutheran University. With $44,296 in debt and only $52,000 in first-year earnings, the debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.85x puts graduates in a difficult financial position. Even by year five ($69,160), the earning power does not justify the cost. Look at this major at a less expensive school, or consider a major with stronger earnings potential.