Communication and Media Studies
Bachelor's degree · Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus · Teaneck, NJ
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Communication and Media Studies at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus earn a median of $34,772 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 $25,000, about 72% of first-year earnings.
Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's degree) at other New Jersey schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick | $43,649 | $21,500 |
| Rider University Lawrenceville | $41,864 | — |
| The College of New Jersey Ewing | $37,151 | $19,500 |
| Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus Madison | $34,772 | $25,000 |
| Rowan University Glassboro | $34,549 | $18,874 |
| Ramapo College of New Jersey Mahwah | $31,966 | $23,074 |
| William Paterson University of New Jersey Wayne | $31,870 | $23,638 |
| Saint Peter's University Jersey City | $28,911 | $17,750 |
| Stockton University Galloway | $28,263 | $19,500 |
| Montclair State University Montclair | $28,062 | $21,500 |
| Bloomfield College of Montclair State University Bloomfield | $28,062 | $21,500 |
| Kean University Union | $27,983 | $21,469 |
| Monmouth University West Long Branch | $25,742 | $25,000 |
| Caldwell University Caldwell | $22,371 | $26,000 |
| Centenary University Hackettstown | $17,274 | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Communication and Media Studies graduates from Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus make?
The median salary is $34,772 one year after graduation and $47,804 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $25,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.