Communication and Media Studies

Bachelor's degree · Loras College · Dubuque, IA

CIP 09.01

$36,821Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$44,741Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$20,876Median federal debt
16Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Communication and Media Studies at Loras College earn a median of $36,821 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 $20,876, about 57% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Luther College
Decorah
$42,012$27,000
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls
$40,558$16,562
Iowa State University
Ames
$40,497$16,875
Wartburg College
Waverly
$40,255$26,750
University of Iowa
Iowa City
$37,647$22,850

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $36,821 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $20,876.

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