Communication and Media Studies

Bachelor's degree · University of North Carolina at Pembroke · Pembroke, NC

CIP 09.01

$26,411Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$41,864Median earnings 4 years after
$40,196Median earnings 5 years after
$28,250Median federal debt
35Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Communication and Media Studies at University of North Carolina at Pembroke earn a median of $26,411 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 $28,250, about 107% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Elon University
Elon
$48,637$21,999
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill
$43,348$14,625
Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem
$42,055$22,250
North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Raleigh
$39,889$20,000
Appalachian State University
Boone
$38,331$19,500
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte
$38,234$20,500
East Carolina University
Greenville
$37,813$21,250
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington
$36,695$19,000
Queens University of Charlotte
Charlotte
$36,279$26,975
Meredith College
Raleigh
$35,157$27,000
Catawba College
Salisbury
$32,323$24,625
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro
$30,559$23,000
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee
$28,996$18,697
North Carolina A & T State University
Greensboro
$28,985$26,000
Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte
Charlotte
$28,062$23,786

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Communication and Media Studies graduates from University of North Carolina at Pembroke make?

The median salary is $26,411 one year after graduation and $40,196 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $28,250.

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