Communication and Media Studies

Bachelor's degree · University of North Dakota · Grand Forks, ND

CIP 09.01

$34,963Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$56,065Median earnings 4 years after

$54,177Median earnings 5 years after

$20,500Median federal debt

61Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Communication and Media Studies at University of North Dakota earn a median of $34,963 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 $20,500, about 59% of first-year earnings.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Communication and Media Studies graduates from University of North Dakota make?

The median salary is $34,963 one year after graduation and $54,177 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $20,500.

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