Communication and Media Studies

Bachelor's degree · University of Memphis · Memphis, TN

CIP 09.01

$26,922Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$42,605Median earnings 4 years after
$41,952Median earnings 5 years after
$23,000Median federal debt
54Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Communication and Media Studies at University of Memphis earn a median of $26,922 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 $23,000, about 85% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Belmont University
Nashville
$41,889$18,128
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville
$41,258$19,611
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga
$33,082$20,147
Lipscomb University
Nashville
$31,767$21,253
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro
$29,877$22,795
Carson-Newman University
Jefferson City
$28,221$19,235
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City
$27,380$21,274
Lee University
Cleveland
$27,365—
Trevecca Nazarene University
Nashville
$27,053$20,250
The University of Tennessee-Martin
Martin
$26,803$21,650
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville
$25,643$23,175
Tennessee State University
Nashville
$25,140$29,250

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $26,922 one year after graduation and $41,952 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $23,000.

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