Communication and Media Studies

Master's degree · Texas Tech University · Lubbock, TX

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$47,431Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$60,860Median earnings 4 years after
$66,438Median earnings 5 years after
$24,641Median federal debt
91Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Communication and Media Studies at Texas Tech University earn a median of $47,431 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $71,953 four years after graduating (middle half: $51,074–$99,548). Median debt is $24,641, about 52% of first-year earnings.

Communication and Media Studies (Master's degree) at other Texas schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches
$57,579$34,558
Texas State University
San Marcos
$49,614$20,500
The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio
$41,402—
Texas Southern University
Houston
$33,963$50,573

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Communication and Media Studies graduates from Texas Tech University make?

The median salary is $47,431 one year after graduation and $66,438 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $24,641.

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