Communication and Media Studies

Bachelor's degree · Mississippi State University · Mississippi State, MS

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$31,812Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$48,493Median earnings 4 years after
$50,575Median earnings 5 years after
$23,250Median federal debt
143Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Communication and Media Studies at Mississippi State University earn a median of $31,812 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 $23,250, about 73% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Mississippi Christian University
Clinton
$36,949$23,870
Alcorn State University
Alcorn State
$27,087$28,000
Jackson State University
Jackson
$24,235$28,250

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $31,812 one year after graduation and $50,575 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $23,250.

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