Communication and Media Studies

Master's degree · Florida International University · Miami, FL

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$52,237Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$71,218Median earnings 4 years after
$74,742Median earnings 5 years after
$34,653Median federal debt
120Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Communication and Media Studies at Florida International University earn a median of $52,237 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 $34,653, about 66% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Florida
Gainesville
$58,996$29,671
Lynn University
Boca Raton
$46,524—

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $52,237 one year after graduation and $74,742 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $34,653.

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