Communication and Media Studies

Bachelor's degree · Georgia State University · Atlanta, GA

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$27,917Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$47,132Median earnings 4 years after
$53,345Median earnings 5 years after
$24,254Median federal debt
56Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Communication and Media Studies at Georgia State University earn a median of $27,917 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 $24,254, about 87% 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
Emory University
Atlanta
$37,237$21,000
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
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 Georgia State University make?

The median salary is $27,917 one year after graduation and $53,345 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $24,254.

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