Communication and Media Studies

Bachelor's degree · University of Nebraska-Lincoln · Lincoln, NE

CIP 09.01

$39,702Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$59,017Median earnings 4 years after
$53,230Median earnings 5 years after
$21,150Median federal debt
36Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Communication and Media Studies at University of Nebraska-Lincoln earn a median of $39,702 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 $21,150, about 53% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha
$41,327$17,936
Nebraska Wesleyan University
Lincoln
$41,188$24,704
Wayne State College
Wayne
$35,833$23,150

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Communication and Media Studies graduates from University of Nebraska-Lincoln make?

The median salary is $39,702 one year after graduation and $53,230 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $21,150.

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