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Bachelor's-1% vs national median54 grads tracked

Communication and Media Studies at Mary Baldwin University

Ranked 102nd of 307 bachelor's programs in Communication and Media Studies by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$28,561
middle 50%: $23,058 – $50,919
Median · 5 years out
$57,867
middle 50%: $44,978 – $75,253
Median · 10 years out
$61,630
middle 50%: $45,210 – $75,634

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 Mary Baldwin University's bachelor's program in Communication and Media Studies earn a median $28,561 one year after graduating, rising to $61,630 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 1% below the national median of $58,421 for this field, ranking 102nd 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
8.1 yrs
≈ $9,911 total interest

Same major at other universities

Texas Southern University
$58,363 · 5 yrs out
Ohio University
$58,352 · 5 yrs out
Loyola University Chicago
$58,266 · 5 yrs out
State University of New York at New Paltz
$58,227 · 5 yrs out
College of Charleston
$58,190 · 5 yrs out
East Carolina University
$58,008 · 5 yrs out
Aurora University
$57,832 · 5 yrs out
Westfield State University
$57,631 · 5 yrs out
Eastern Connecticut State University
$57,625 · 5 yrs out
Indiana University - Kokomo
$57,537 · 5 yrs out
Elmhurst University
$57,508 · 5 yrs out
Eastern Illinois University
$57,465 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Mary Baldwin University

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's)
$87,772 · 5 yrs out
International Relations and National Security Studies (Bachelor's)
$72,585 · 5 yrs out
Sustainability Studies (Bachelor's)
$63,610 · 5 yrs out
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other (Bachelor's)
$62,322 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Bachelor's)
$59,667 · 5 yrs out
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's)
$59,411 · 5 yrs out
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies (Bachelor's)
$59,391 · 5 yrs out
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs (Bachelor's)
$59,353 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Bachelor's)
$58,956 · 5 yrs out
Education (Master's)
$55,294 · 5 yrs out
Political Science and Government (Bachelor's)
$54,943 · 5 yrs out
Health and Medical Administrative Services (Bachelor's)
$53,520 · 5 yrs out

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