Communication and Media Studies

Master's degree · Sacred Heart University · Fairfield, CT

CIP 09.01

$35,471Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$66,974Median earnings 4 years after

$68,099Median earnings 5 years after

$35,500Median federal debt

20Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Communication and Media Studies at Sacred Heart University earn a median of $35,471 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $71,953 four years after graduating (middle half: $51,074–$99,548). Median debt is $35,500, about 100% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $35,471 one year after graduation and $68,099 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $35,500.

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