Communication and Media Studies

Bachelor's degree · Southern Utah University · Cedar City, UT

CIP 09.01

$32,951Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$44,461Median earnings 4 years after
$50,072Median earnings 5 years after
$12,450Median federal debt
76Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Communication and Media Studies at Southern Utah University earn a median of $32,951 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 $12,450, about 38% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Brigham Young University
Provo
$46,747$19,680
Utah Valley University
Orem
$44,202$13,942
University of Utah
Salt Lake City
$43,801$17,500
Weber State University
Ogden
$43,209$16,749
Utah State University
Logan
$37,574$13,960
Westminster University
Salt Lake City
$33,649$25,000
Utah Tech University
Saint George
$32,815$19,555

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Communication and Media Studies graduates from Southern Utah University make?

The median salary is $32,951 one year after graduation and $50,072 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $12,450.

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