Communication and Media Studies

Master's degree · Quinnipiac University · Hamden, CT

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—Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$51,137Median earnings 3 years after

$62,165Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

—Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Communication and Media Studies at Quinnipiac University earn a median of $51,137. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $71,953 four years after graduating (middle half: $51,074–$99,548).

Communication and Media Studies (Master's degree) at other Connecticut schools

College	Earnings (1 yr)	Median debt
Sacred Heart University Fairfield	$35,471	$35,500

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Communication and Media Studies graduates from Quinnipiac University make?

The median salary is $51,137 and $62,165 after five years.

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