Communication and Media Studies

Bachelor's degree · University of Arkansas at Little Rock · Little Rock, AR

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$33,417Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$46,743Median earnings 4 years after
$38,619Median earnings 5 years after
$19,728Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Communication and Media Studies at University of Arkansas at Little Rock earn a median of $33,417 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 $19,728, about 59% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro
$40,192$21,250
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville
$40,095$19,500
Ouachita Baptist University
Arkadelphia
$34,574$22,750
Arkansas Tech University
Russellville
$30,927$23,500
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Fort Smith
$28,951$19,500
University of Central Arkansas
Conway
$28,490$23,691

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Communication and Media Studies graduates from University of Arkansas at Little Rock make?

The median salary is $33,417 one year after graduation and $38,619 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $19,728.

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