Program Analysis
First-year earnings of $47,622 put DeVry University-Texas's Communication and Media Studies program 35% above the national median of $35,147 — one of the higher-earning programs in this field.
At 7.0x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.
AI risk is moderate — 55% task exposure — and the 6% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The $45,000 debt-to-$47,622 income ratio translates to about 11 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.
Ranked #194 out of 613 programs, DeVry University-Texas's Communication and Media Studies offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.
Earnings growth is modest: $47,622 to $47,760 over five years (0% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.