Communication and Media Studies

Bachelor's degree · University of Louisiana at Lafayette · Lafayette, LA

CIP 09.01

$30,772Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$44,432Median earnings 4 years after
$45,071Median earnings 5 years after
$27,000Median federal debt
15Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Communication and Media Studies at University of Louisiana at Lafayette earn a median of $30,772 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 88% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Baton Rouge
$38,426$21,500
Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans
$33,428$23,082
Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond
$30,207$20,700
Nicholls State University
Thibodaux
$29,508$25,000
Grambling State University
Grambling
$27,375$31,750
Louisiana State University-Shreveport
Shreveport
$26,536$18,135
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches
$25,137$20,750
McNeese State University
Lake Charles
$25,131$22,250
University of Louisiana at Monroe
Monroe
$21,460$23,972
Dillard University
New Orleans
$18,155$34,500

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Communication and Media Studies graduates from University of Louisiana at Lafayette make?

The median salary is $30,772 one year after graduation and $45,071 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.