Communication and Media Studies

Bachelor's degree · The University of Montana · Missoula, MT

CIP 09.01

$34,377Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$54,300Median earnings 4 years after

$47,859Median earnings 5 years after

$18,687Median federal debt

37Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Communication and Media Studies at The University of Montana earn a median of $34,377 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 $18,687, about 54% of first-year earnings.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Communication and Media Studies graduates from The University of Montana make?

The median salary is $34,377 one year after graduation and $47,859 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $18,687.

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