Communication and Media Studies
Bachelor's degree · Alvernia University · Reading, PA
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$40,464Median earnings 3 years after
$47,967Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
8Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Communication and Media Studies at Alvernia University earn a median of $40,464. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $56,359 four years after graduating (middle half: $39,575–$76,115).
Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's degree) at other Pennsylvania schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia | $53,022 | $15,000 |
| Villanova University Villanova | $52,294 | $26,228 |
| Messiah University Mechanicsburg | $45,021 | — |
| Washington & Jefferson College Washington | $39,584 | $27,000 |
| Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia Philadelphia | $38,024 | $26,000 |
| Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre | $36,271 | $26,885 |
| La Salle University Philadelphia | $36,037 | $27,000 |
| Millersville University of Pennsylvania Millersville | $35,999 | $25,000 |
| Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Kutztown | $35,957 | $25,937 |
| Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Slippery Rock | $35,840 | $25,000 |
| University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh | $35,781 | $25,870 |
| Ursinus College Collegeville | $35,420 | $27,000 |
| Temple University Philadelphia | $34,496 | $21,500 |
| Pennsylvania State University-World Campus University Park | $34,181 | $25,000 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York York | $34,181 | $25,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Communication and Media Studies graduates from Alvernia University make?
The median salary is $40,464 and $47,967 after five years.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.