Communication and Media Studies
Bachelor's degree · Fairfield University · Fairfield, CT
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Communication and Media Studies at Fairfield University earn a median of $46,677 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 $26,919, about 58% of first-year earnings.
Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's degree) at other Connecticut schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus Hartford | $40,473 | $21,036 |
| University of Connecticut-Stamford Stamford | $40,473 | $21,036 |
| University of Connecticut-Avery Point Groton | $40,473 | $21,036 |
| University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus Waterbury | $40,473 | $21,036 |
| University of Connecticut Storrs | $40,473 | $21,036 |
| Quinnipiac University Hamden | $37,199 | $23,250 |
| Eastern Connecticut State University Willimantic | $32,721 | $25,013 |
| University of Hartford West Hartford | $32,186 | $26,374 |
| Central Connecticut State University New Britain | $30,399 | $20,500 |
| Southern Connecticut State University New Haven | $29,984 | $22,250 |
| Sacred Heart University Fairfield | $28,884 | $25,000 |
| University of New Haven West Haven | $27,918 | $27,000 |
| Western Connecticut State University Danbury | $27,909 | $23,543 |
| University of Bridgeport Bridgeport | $20,654 | $25,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Communication and Media Studies graduates from Fairfield University make?
The median salary is $46,677 one year after graduation and $72,991 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $26,919.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.