Communication and Media Studies

Bachelor's degree · University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus · Denver, CO

CIP 09.01

$39,662Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$62,882Median earnings 4 years after
$57,243Median earnings 5 years after
$21,896Median federal debt
161Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Communication and Media Studies at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus earn a median of $39,662 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 $21,896, about 55% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Colorado State University Global
Denver
$49,436$23,187
University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder
$39,738$16,500
Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins
$38,731$20,500
Colorado Christian University
Lakewood
$37,129$23,250
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs
$37,002$17,535
University of Denver
Denver
$36,234$20,666
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley
$34,892$19,848
Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction
$32,899$21,061
Colorado State University Pueblo
Pueblo
$31,769$20,965

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Communication and Media Studies graduates from University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus make?

The median salary is $39,662 one year after graduation and $57,243 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $21,896.

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