Communications
Communication and Media Studies
National earnings data, top schools, and state-by-state breakdown for Communication and Media Studies graduates.
Median Salary (1yr)
$36,950
Median Salary (5yr)
$48,159
Median Debt
$0
Schools Offering
2,206
Top Schools for Communication and Media Studies
| # | School | Earnings (1yr) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbia University in the City of New York NY | $93,452 |
| 2 | Northwestern University IL | $87,012 |
| 3 | Johns Hopkins University MD | $82,754 |
| 4 | Regent University VA | $72,990 |
| 5 | Purdue University-Main Campus IN | $70,112 |
| 6 | Stanford University CA | $69,670 |
| 7 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion AZ | $68,920 |
| 8 | University of Southern California CA | $68,587 |
| 9 | American University DC | $68,299 |
| 10 | Purdue University-Main Campus IN | $67,808 |
Communication and Media Studies by State
Arizona
8 schools
$47,404
District of Columbia
7 schools
$44,967
Utah
5 schools
$44,922
Iowa
23 schools
$42,022
Minnesota
26 schools
$41,835
Maryland
17 schools
$41,162
New Mexico
3 schools
$41,109
Massachusetts
36 schools
$40,899
California
68 schools
$40,821
Missouri
37 schools
$40,310
Colorado
13 schools
$40,116
Nevada
4 schools
$40,094
Related Majors
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
$43,026 median
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication
$34,960 median
Journalism
$36,212 median
Graphic Communications
$30,534 median
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians
$27,513 median
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
$42,107 median
Frequently Asked Questions
The national median salary for Communication and Media Studies graduates 1 year after graduation is $36,950.