Communication and Media Studies

Bachelor's degree · University of Hawaii at Manoa · Honolulu, HI

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$30,235Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$45,072Median earnings 4 years after
$46,146Median earnings 5 years after
$16,522Median federal debt
110Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Communication and Media Studies at University of Hawaii at Manoa earn a median of $30,235 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 $16,522, about 55% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Hawaii at Hilo
Hilo
$25,159$20,505

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Communication and Media Studies graduates from University of Hawaii at Manoa make?

The median salary is $30,235 one year after graduation and $46,146 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $16,522.

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