Bachelor's-12% vs national median288 grads tracked
Communication and Media Studies at Stephen F Austin State University
Ranked 191st of 307 bachelor's programs in Communication and Media Studies by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$37,070
middle 50%: $26,402 – $48,791
Median · 5 years out
$51,365
middle 50%: $37,779 – $69,767
Median · 10 years out
n/a
not enough graduates to report
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
Communication and Media Studies graduates from Stephen F Austin State University earn $37k initially. Median salaries reach $51k after five years.
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
8.4 yrs
≈ $9,644 total interest
Same major at other universities
Texas A&M International University
$51,562 · 5 yrs out
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point
$51,510 · 5 yrs out
University of Wisconsin - Parkside
$51,443 · 5 yrs out
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
$51,438 · 5 yrs out
Valdosta State University
$51,418 · 5 yrs out
Kent State University
$51,389 · 5 yrs out
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
Other majors at Stephen F Austin State University
Education (Doctorate)
$110,564 · 5 yrs out
Physical Sciences (Master's)
$103,464 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$88,283 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's)
$85,033 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's)
$83,422 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$82,986 · 5 yrs out
Physics (Bachelor's)
$81,295 · 5 yrs out
Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's)
$76,828 · 5 yrs out
Natural Resources and Conservation (Master's)
$76,267 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$74,457 · 5 yrs out
Education (Master's)
$74,102 · 5 yrs out
Business/Managerial Economics (Bachelor's)
$73,872 · 5 yrs out
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