Communication and Media Studies

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

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$39,749Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$61,655Median earnings 4 years after
$63,653Median earnings 5 years after
$29,242Median federal debt
18Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Communication and Media Studies at Georgia State University earn a median of $39,749 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 $29,242, about 74% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Georgia
Athens
$33,150$51,250

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $39,749 one year after graduation and $63,653 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $29,242.

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