Communication and Media Studies

Bachelor's degree · Utah Valley University · Orem, UT

CIP 09.01

$44,202Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$62,566Median earnings 4 years after
$61,012Median earnings 5 years after
$13,942Median federal debt
21Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Communication and Media Studies at Utah Valley University earn a median of $44,202 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 $13,942, about 32% 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
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
Southern Utah University
Cedar City
$32,951$12,450
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 Utah Valley University make?

The median salary is $44,202 one year after graduation and $61,012 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $13,942.

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