Communication and Media Studies

Bachelor's degree · Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus · Portales, NM

CIP 09.01

$33,674Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$44,300Median earnings 4 years after

$46,067Median earnings 5 years after

$18,858Median federal debt

8Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Communication and Media Studies at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus earn a median of $33,674 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 $18,858, about 56% of first-year earnings.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Communication and Media Studies graduates from Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus make?

The median salary is $33,674 one year after graduation and $46,067 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $18,858.

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