Communication and Media Studies
Bachelor's degree · University of Wisconsin-Parkside · Kenosha, WI
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Communication and Media Studies at University of Wisconsin-Parkside earn a median of $37,107 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 $21,987, about 59% of first-year earnings.
Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's degree) at other Wisconsin schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Edgewood University Madison | $42,950 | $22,500 |
| University of Wisconsin-Superior Superior | $41,371 | $22,500 |
| University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Oshkosh | $40,673 | $26,000 |
| University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Eau Claire | $40,333 | $22,250 |
| University of Wisconsin-La Crosse La Crosse | $40,293 | $21,906 |
| University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Whitewater | $39,367 | $23,600 |
| University of Wisconsin-River Falls River Falls | $38,309 | $19,500 |
| Saint Norbert College De Pere | $38,287 | $26,000 |
| University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Milwaukee | $38,040 | $23,000 |
| University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Green Bay | $37,807 | $20,307 |
| University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison | $37,286 | $20,500 |
| Marquette University Milwaukee | $36,443 | $20,000 |
| University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Stevens Point | $35,724 | $23,776 |
| Carthage College Kenosha | $33,580 | $25,125 |
| Ottawa University-Milwaukee Brookfield | $33,465 | $22,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Communication and Media Studies graduates from University of Wisconsin-Parkside make?
The median salary is $37,107 one year after graduation and $43,676 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $21,987.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.