Communication and Media Studies

Master's degree · Grand Valley State University · Allendale, MI

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$48,689Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$74,663Median earnings 4 years after

—Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

21Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Communication and Media Studies at Grand Valley State University earn a median of $48,689 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $71,953 four years after graduating (middle half: $51,074–$99,548).

Communication and Media Studies (Master's degree) at other Michigan schools

College	Earnings (1 yr)	Median debt
Wayne State University Detroit	$56,521	$33,381

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Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsDoctoral degree$75,765
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Frequently asked questions

How much do Communication and Media Studies graduates from Grand Valley State University make?

The median salary is $48,689 one year after graduation.

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