Bachelor's-12% vs national median262 grads tracked
Communication and Media Studies at Texas A&M International University
Ranked 185th of 307 bachelor's programs in Communication and Media Studies by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$31,252
middle 50%: $23,038 – $41,334
Median · 5 years out
$51,562
middle 50%: $35,634 – $66,682
Median · 10 years out
$61,498
middle 50%: $46,571 – $73,872
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 at Texas A&M International University earn $31k initially. Salaries reach $61k by year 10.
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
8.5 yrs
≈ $10,290 total interest
Same major at other universities
Tarleton State University
$52,037 · 5 yrs out
Missouri Western State University
$51,828 · 5 yrs out
Pennsylvania State University (The) - Beaver
$51,789 · 5 yrs out
SUNY College at Brockport
$51,783 · 5 yrs out
University of South Dakota
$51,769 · 5 yrs out
University of Central Missouri
$51,642 · 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
Stephen F Austin State University
$51,365 · 5 yrs out
Other majors at Texas A&M International University
Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$126,865 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$102,996 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's)
$92,446 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Bachelor's)
$80,662 · 5 yrs out
Education (Master's)
$78,382 · 5 yrs out
Public Administration and Social Service Professions (Master's)
$77,524 · 5 yrs out
Social Sciences (Master's)
$77,093 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$76,117 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Bachelor's)
$67,118 · 5 yrs out
Systems Engineering (Bachelor's)
$67,118 · 5 yrs out
Biological and Biomedical Sciences (Master's)
$65,986 · 5 yrs out
Psychology (Master's)
$64,608 · 5 yrs out
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