Communication and Media Studies

Bachelor's degree · Loyola University Maryland · Baltimore, MD

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$42,640Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$71,948Median earnings 4 years after
$73,116Median earnings 5 years after
$27,000Median federal debt
72Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Communication and Media Studies at Loyola University Maryland earn a median of $42,640 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 63% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (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
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
Hood College
Frederick
$20,422—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Communication and Media Studies graduates from Loyola University Maryland make?

The median salary is $42,640 one year after graduation and $73,116 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.