Communication and Media Studies

Bachelor's degree · University of Louisville · Louisville, KY

CIP 09.01

$38,219Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$55,636Median earnings 4 years after
$51,634Median earnings 5 years after
$20,735Median federal debt
139Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Communication and Media Studies at University of Louisville earn a median of $38,219 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 $20,735, about 54% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond
$40,429$22,000
University of Kentucky
Lexington
$39,311$22,500
Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights
$38,637$22,431
Georgetown College
Georgetown
$35,442$24,000
Bellarmine University
Louisville
$34,858$25,853
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green
$33,955$23,000
Berea College
Berea
$30,663—
University of the Cumberlands
Williamsburg
$27,754$20,339
Morehead State University
Morehead
$26,803$24,857
Lindsey Wilson University
Columbia
$25,549$24,413

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Communication and Media Studies graduates from University of Louisville make?

The median salary is $38,219 one year after graduation and $51,634 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $20,735.

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