Communication and Media Studies

Bachelor's degree · Troy University · Troy, AL

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$33,154Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$47,978Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$23,000Median federal debt
29Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Communication and Media Studies at Troy University earn a median of $33,154 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 $23,000, about 69% 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
Auburn University at Montgomery
Montgomery
$31,354$26,500
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 Troy University make?

The median salary is $33,154 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $23,000.

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