Communication and Media Studies

Undergraduate certificate · University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus · Pittsburgh, PA

CIP 09.01

$42,321Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$68,990Median earnings 4 years after

$61,884Median earnings 5 years after

$24,188Median federal debt

58Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Communication and Media Studies at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus earn a median of $42,321 one year after completing the program. Nationally, undergraduate certificate graduates in this field earn a median of $43,761 four years after graduating (middle half: $26,200–$62,921). Median debt is $24,188, about 57% of first-year earnings.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Communication and Media Studies graduates from University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus make?

The median salary is $42,321 one year after graduation and $61,884 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $24,188.

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