Communication and Media Studies

Master's degree · The University of Alabama · Tuscaloosa, AL

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$59,911Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
65Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Communication and Media Studies at The University of Alabama earn a median of $59,911 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).

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Troy University
Troy
$48,564$31,500
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham
$45,087$34,167
University of Alabama in Huntsville
Huntsville
$41,713—

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $59,911 one year after graduation.

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