Communication and Media Studies at University of Alabama at Birmingham
Ranked 207th of 307 bachelor's programs in Communication and Media Studies by 5-year earnings.
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Communication and Media Studies (bachelor's) graduates.
Graduates of University of Alabama at Birmingham's bachelor's program in Communication and Media Studies earn a median $34,786 one year after graduating, rising to $65,307 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 14% below the national median of $58,421 for this field, ranking 207th of 307 reporting programs.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.
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