Communication and Media Studies

Bachelor's degree · Tulane University of Louisiana · New Orleans, LA

CIP 09.01

$33,428Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$76,945Median earnings 4 years after
$55,703Median earnings 5 years after
$23,082Median federal debt
145Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Communication and Media Studies at Tulane University of Louisiana earn a median of $33,428 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 $23,082, about 69% 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
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette
$30,772$27,000
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 Tulane University of Louisiana make?

The median salary is $33,428 one year after graduation and $55,703 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $23,082.

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