Communication and Media Studies

Bachelor's degree · Wayne State College · Wayne, NE

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$35,833Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$23,150Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Communication and Media Studies at Wayne State College earn a median of $35,833 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 $23,150, about 65% 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
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln
$39,702$21,150

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Communication and Media Studies graduates from Wayne State College make?

The median salary is $35,833 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $23,150.

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