Communication and Media Studies

Bachelor's degree · Boise State University · Boise, ID

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$37,954Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$53,278Median earnings 4 years after
$54,946Median earnings 5 years after
$20,500Median federal debt
197Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Communication and Media Studies at Boise State University earn a median of $37,954 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 $20,500, about 54% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Brigham Young University-Idaho
Rexburg
$36,941$12,500
Idaho State University
Pocatello
$33,475$22,995
Northwest Nazarene University
Nampa
$23,300—

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $37,954 one year after graduation and $54,946 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $20,500.

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