Government-Verified Program Data
Communication and Media Studies
Virginia Commonwealth University
Median Salary (1yr)
$35,808
Median Debt
$0
Graduates / Year
229
Credential
Bachelor's
Key Metrics
Median Salary (1yr)
$35,808
Median Debt at Graduation
$0
vs National Avg
-3%
Annual Graduates
229
Median Salary (5yr)
$47,603
Program Analysis
Graduates of the Communication and Media Studies program at Virginia Commonwealth University earn less than the national average for this major. One year after graduation, VCU graduates earn $35,808, while the national average is $36,950. Five years after graduation, VCU graduates earn $47,603.
The debt-to-earnings ratio for this program is favorable. Graduates have no debt.
Each year, 229 students graduate from this program.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
How This Program Compares
Communication and Media Studies at Virginia Commonwealth University
Median Earnings (1yr)
$35,808
Median Debt
$0
National Average: Communication and Media Studies
Median Earnings (1yr)
$36,950
Median Debt
$0
Communication and Media Studies at Other Schools
| # | Institution | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbia University in the City of New York | $93,452 | $0 | 87 |
| 2 | Northwestern University | $87,012 | $0 | 83 |
| 3 | Johns Hopkins University | $82,754 | $0 | 128 |
| 4 | Regent University | $72,990 | $0 | 22 |
| 5 | Purdue University-Main Campus | $70,112 | $0 | 205 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The median salary 1 year after graduation for Communication and Media Studies graduates from Virginia Commonwealth University is $35,808.