Communication and Media Studies

Bachelor's degree · University of Oregon · Eugene, OR

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$33,165Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$70,532Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$16,500Median federal debt
9Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Communication and Media Studies at University of Oregon earn a median of $33,165 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 $16,500, about 50% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Oregon State University-Cascades Campus
Bend
$40,737$19,828
Oregon State University
Corvallis
$40,737$19,828
Western Oregon University
Monmouth
$37,600$19,654
Eastern Oregon University
La Grande
$37,143$20,612
Portland State University
Portland
$35,143$20,499
Willamette University
Salem
$31,472$21,500
Linfield University
McMinnville
$30,860$27,000
Southern Oregon University
Ashland
$30,422$20,363
Pacific University
Forest Grove
$23,879$26,000
Lewis & Clark College
Portland
$17,707$20,500

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $33,165 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $16,500.

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