Communication and Media Studies

Bachelor's degree · Hanover College · Hanover, IN

CIP 09.01

$31,621Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$58,227Median earnings 4 years after
$52,270Median earnings 5 years after
$27,000Median federal debt
23Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Communication and Media Studies at Hanover College earn a median of $31,621 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 $27,000, about 85% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
DePauw University
Greencastle
$43,141$27,000
Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette
$41,409$17,375
Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis
$39,775$18,443
Purdue University Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne
$39,712$22,068
Indiana University-South Bend
South Bend
$38,094$23,500
Indiana University-East
Richmond
$37,463$12,076
Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington
$36,700$20,500
Valparaiso University
Valparaiso
$35,164$27,000
Indiana State University
Terre Haute
$34,213$24,606
Ball State University
Muncie
$33,815$21,500
University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis
$33,054$27,000
Saint Mary's College
Notre Dame
$32,322$27,000
Indiana University-Kokomo
Kokomo
$31,085—
University of Southern Indiana
Evansville
$29,059$16,810
Indiana University-Southeast
New Albany
$26,777$20,829

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Communication and Media Studies graduates from Hanover College make?

The median salary is $31,621 one year after graduation and $52,270 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $27,000.

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