Communication and Media Studies
Bachelor's degree · Trinity Christian College · Palos Heights, IL
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$47,527Median earnings 4 years after
$48,817Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
7Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Communication and Media Studies at Trinity Christian College earn a median of $47,527. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $56,359 four years after graduating (middle half: $39,575–$76,115).
Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's degree) at other Illinois schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Northwestern University Evanston | $52,210 | $17,687 |
| DeVry University-Illinois Lisle | $47,622 | $45,000 |
| Lake Forest College Lake Forest | $42,835 | $27,000 |
| Elmhurst University Elmhurst | $41,423 | — |
| Augustana College Rock Island | $40,806 | $26,375 |
| Wheaton College Wheaton | $39,321 | $23,250 |
| University of Illinois Chicago Chicago | $38,912 | $19,224 |
| Northern Illinois University Dekalb | $38,490 | $23,812 |
| Illinois State University Normal | $38,125 | $19,500 |
| University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign | $37,808 | $18,850 |
| Eastern Illinois University Charleston | $37,778 | $23,676 |
| Moody Bible Institute Chicago | $36,963 | $12,500 |
| Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Edwardsville | $36,569 | $20,500 |
| Millikin University Decatur | $35,413 | $21,149 |
| DePaul University Chicago | $34,453 | $20,834 |
Highest-paying Communication and Media Studies programs nationwide →
Other programs at Trinity Christian College
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree
$76,446 - Special Education and TeachingBachelor's degree
$48,840 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's degree
$45,968 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasBachelor's degree
$44,538 - Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyMaster's degree
$41,998 - Psychology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$32,609 - Special Education and TeachingMaster's degree
$54,758 - Criminal Justice and CorrectionsBachelor's degree
$78,165 - Social WorkBachelor's degree
$52,382 - Business/Commerce, GeneralBachelor's degree
$59,705 - MarketingBachelor's degree
$62,334
Frequently asked questions
How much do Communication and Media Studies graduates from Trinity Christian College make?
The median salary is $47,527 and $48,817 after five years.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.