Communication and Media Studies

Master's degree · University of Alabama at Birmingham · Birmingham, AL

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$45,087Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$54,662Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$34,167Median federal debt
11Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Communication and Media Studies at University of Alabama at Birmingham earn a median of $45,087 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $71,953 four years after graduating (middle half: $51,074–$99,548). Median debt is $34,167, about 76% of first-year earnings.

Communication and Media Studies (Master's degree) at other Alabama schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa
$59,911—
Troy University
Troy
$48,564$31,500
University of Alabama in Huntsville
Huntsville
$41,713—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Communication and Media Studies graduates from University of Alabama at Birmingham make?

The median salary is $45,087 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $34,167.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.