Communication and Media Studies

Bachelor's degree · The University of Tampa · Tampa, FL

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$32,804Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$55,512Median earnings 4 years after
$54,853Median earnings 5 years after
$23,250Median federal debt
98Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Communication and Media Studies at The University of Tampa earn a median of $32,804 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 $23,250, about 71% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
DeVry University-Florida
Orlando
$47,622$45,000
Florida State College at Jacksonville
Jacksonville
$43,508—
Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers
$39,342$17,479
University of Central Florida
Orlando
$37,021$17,148
Ave Maria University
Ave Maria
$36,842—
University of North Florida
Jacksonville
$36,842$15,000
Florida International University
Miami
$36,424$17,234
Rollins College
Winter Park
$36,285$25,200
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton
$34,720$18,375
University of South Florida
Tampa
$34,530$18,323
Eckerd College
Saint Petersburg
$33,544$20,500
Stetson University
DeLand
$33,190$27,000
University of West Florida
Pensacola
$30,850$17,180
Full Sail University
Winter Park
$30,561$34,078
Southeastern University
Lakeland
$27,983$19,500

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Communication and Media Studies graduates from The University of Tampa make?

The median salary is $32,804 one year after graduation and $54,853 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $23,250.

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