Communication and Media Studies

Master's degree · Purdue University-Main Campus · West Lafayette, IN

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$70,112Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$84,920Median earnings 4 years after

$79,601Median earnings 5 years after

$34,280Median federal debt

186Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Communication and Media Studies at Purdue University-Main Campus earn a median of $70,112 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $71,953 four years after graduating (middle half: $51,074–$99,548). Median debt is $34,280, about 49% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Communication and Media Studies graduates from Purdue University-Main Campus make?

The median salary is $70,112 one year after graduation and $79,601 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $34,280.

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