Communication and Media Studies
Bachelor's degree · John Carroll University · University Heights, OH
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Communication and Media Studies at John Carroll University earn a median of $41,072 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 $27,000, about 66% of first-year earnings.
Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's degree) at other Ohio schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Denison University Granville | $47,396 | $25,000 |
| University of Dayton Dayton | $42,629 | $25,000 |
| Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus | $41,232 | $19,822 |
| University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati | $41,138 | $21,644 |
| Xavier University Cincinnati | $39,771 | — |
| The College of Wooster Wooster | $39,527 | $22,111 |
| Wittenberg University Springfield | $36,715 | $27,000 |
| Ohio University-Zanesville Campus Zanesville | $36,666 | $21,500 |
| Ohio University-Main Campus Athens | $36,666 | $21,500 |
| Ohio University-Lancaster Campus Lancaster | $36,666 | $21,500 |
| Ohio University-Southern Campus Ironton | $36,666 | $21,500 |
| Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus Chillicothe | $36,666 | $21,500 |
| Ohio University-Eastern Campus Saint Clairsville | $36,666 | $21,500 |
| Kent State University at Kent Kent | $35,804 | $25,000 |
| Kent State University at Salem Salem | $35,804 | $25,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Communication and Media Studies graduates from John Carroll University make?
The median salary is $41,072 one year after graduation and $59,845 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $27,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.