Communication and Media Studies

Doctoral degree · University of Wisconsin-Madison · Madison, WI

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—Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$69,654Median earnings 4 years after

—Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

20Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Communication and Media Studies at University of Wisconsin-Madison earn a median of $69,654. Nationally, doctoral degree graduates in this field earn a median of $77,931 four years after graduating (middle half: $63,649–$102,203).

Other programs at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Business/Commerce, GeneralMaster's degree$127,264
Finance and Financial Management ServicesMaster's degree$122,802
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Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringMaster's degree$106,135
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationFirst professional degree$94,918
Veterinary MedicineFirst professional degree$89,592
Mechanical EngineeringMaster's degree$88,820
Chemical EngineeringBachelor's degree$85,945
Civil EngineeringMaster's degree$85,260
Management Sciences and Quantitative MethodsBachelor's degree$83,260
Biomedical/Medical EngineeringMaster's degree$82,680
Communication Disorders Sciences and ServicesFirst professional degree$82,356
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringBachelor's degree$82,018
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's degree$80,566
Industrial EngineeringBachelor's degree$80,435
InsuranceBachelor's degree$78,796

Frequently asked questions

How much do Communication and Media Studies graduates from University of Wisconsin-Madison make?

The median salary is $69,654.

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