Communication and Media Studies

Bachelor's degree · University of Nevada-Reno · Reno, NV

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$40,296Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$68,953Median earnings 4 years after
$61,967Median earnings 5 years after
$17,232Median federal debt
53Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Communication and Media Studies at University of Nevada-Reno earn a median of $40,296 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 $17,232, about 43% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
DeVry University-Nevada
Henderson
$47,622$45,000
University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas
$32,365$18,618

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Communication and Media Studies graduates from University of Nevada-Reno make?

The median salary is $40,296 one year after graduation and $61,967 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $17,232.

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