Communication and Media Studies

Bachelor's degree · Auburn University at Montgomery · Montgomery, AL

CIP 09.01

$31,354Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$43,317Median earnings 4 years after
$41,292Median earnings 5 years after
$26,500Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Communication and Media Studies at Auburn University at Montgomery earn a median of $31,354 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $56,359 four years after graduating (middle half: $39,575–$76,115). Median debt is $26,500, about 85% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa
$40,790$24,459
Samford University
Birmingham
$39,690—
Auburn University
Auburn
$35,929$18,625
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville
$35,147$24,375
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham
$33,190$21,360
Troy University
Troy
$33,154$23,000
University of North Alabama
Florence
$30,182$22,004
University of South Alabama
Mobile
$30,153$24,870
Alabama State University
Montgomery
$21,996$32,250

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Communication and Media Studies graduates from Auburn University at Montgomery make?

The median salary is $31,354 one year after graduation and $41,292 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $26,500.

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