Communication and Media Studies

Bachelor's degree · Gonzaga University · Spokane, WA

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$37,799Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$73,558Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$21,875Median federal debt
29Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Communication and Media Studies at Gonzaga University earn a median of $37,799 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 $21,875, about 58% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus
Tacoma
$44,638$15,000
University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Bothell
$44,638$15,000
University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle
$44,638$15,000
Seattle University
Seattle
$39,316$19,500
Whitworth University
Spokane
$39,305$21,500
Washington State University
Pullman
$38,747—
Eastern Washington University
Cheney
$37,782$20,519
Central Washington University
Ellensburg
$35,820$21,065
Western Washington University
Bellingham
$34,857$17,887
Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma
$33,970$22,604
Seattle Pacific University
Seattle
$32,260$25,137
University of Puget Sound
Tacoma
$29,477$27,000

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $37,799 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $21,875.

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