Communication and Media Studies
Bachelor's degree · Hood College · Frederick, MD
$20,422Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$37,674Median earnings 3 years after
$47,421Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
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How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Communication and Media Studies at Hood College earn a median of $20,422 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).
Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's degree) at other Maryland schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of Maryland Global Campus Adelphi | $53,513 | $23,000 |
| University of Maryland-College Park College Park | $43,696 | $17,250 |
| Towson University Towson | $42,657 | $17,989 |
| Loyola University Maryland Baltimore | $42,640 | $27,000 |
| Mount St. Mary's University Emmitsburg | $39,055 | $26,312 |
| Salisbury University Salisbury | $34,704 | $21,250 |
| McDaniel College Westminster | $32,402 | $24,500 |
| University of Maryland-Baltimore County Baltimore | $30,737 | $20,500 |
| Frostburg State University Frostburg | $28,720 | $24,250 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Communication and Media Studies graduates from Hood College make?
The median salary is $20,422 one year after graduation and $47,421 after five years.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.