Communication and Media Studies

Bachelor's degree · Emory University · Atlanta, GA

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$37,237Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$78,866Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$21,000Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Communication and Media Studies at Emory University earn a median of $37,237 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 $21,000, about 56% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
DeVry University-Georgia
Decatur
$47,622$45,000
University of Georgia
Athens
$44,283$17,250
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw
$43,420$26,988
University of North Georgia
Dahlonega
$38,237$16,002
Mercer University
Macon
$35,712$24,990
Clayton State University
Morrow
$34,493$29,000
Columbus State University
Columbus
$32,078$27,235
Augusta University
Augusta
$30,796$22,135
Georgia State University
Atlanta
$27,917$24,254
Morehouse College
Atlanta
$26,839$25,698
Valdosta State University
Valdosta
$26,706$26,383
Fort Valley State University
Fort Valley
$22,410$31,000

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $37,237 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $21,000.

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