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Bachelor's-13% vs national median102 grads tracked

Communication and Media Studies at Southeastern Oklahoma State University

Ranked 198th of 307 bachelor's programs in Communication and Media Studies by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$36,019
middle 50%: $29,557 – $47,460
Median · 5 years out
$50,767
middle 50%: $38,341 – $66,619
Median · 10 years out
$43,047
middle 50%: $32,345 – $94,389

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Communication and Media Studies (bachelor's) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of Southeastern Oklahoma State University's bachelor's program in Communication and Media Studies earn a median $36,019 one year after graduating, rising to $43,047 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 13% below the national median of $58,421 for this field, ranking 198th 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.

Will the degree pay for itself?

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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
8.9 yrs
≈ $10,017 total interest

Same major at other universities

Northeastern Illinois University
$51,258 · 5 yrs out
Western Oregon University
$51,223 · 5 yrs out
University of Montana (The)
$51,071 · 5 yrs out
Northwest Missouri State University
$51,062 · 5 yrs out
Virginia Wesleyan University
$50,985 · 5 yrs out
Appalachian State University
$50,871 · 5 yrs out
Cleveland State University
$50,757 · 5 yrs out
SUNY at Fredonia
$50,600 · 5 yrs out
Texas A&M University-San Antonio
$50,591 · 5 yrs out
Minnesota State University Moorhead
$50,577 · 5 yrs out
Benedictine University
$50,471 · 5 yrs out
Indiana State University
$50,441 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Southeastern Oklahoma State University

Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Master's)
$113,931 · 5 yrs out
Transportation and Materials Moving (Bachelor's)
$110,938 · 5 yrs out
Air Transportation (Bachelor's)
$110,938 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$98,392 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$93,908 · 5 yrs out
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's)
$89,177 · 5 yrs out
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's)
$89,177 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's)
$84,159 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's)
$75,525 · 5 yrs out
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's)
$75,525 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$75,525 · 5 yrs out
Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor's)
$72,585 · 5 yrs out

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