Bachelor's-20% vs national median404 grads tracked
Communication and Media Studies at Regent University
Ranked 263rd of 307 bachelor's programs in Communication and Media Studies by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$36,831
middle 50%: $25,982 – $49,855
Median · 5 years out
$46,810
middle 50%: $31,727 – $61,935
Median · 10 years out
$64,798
middle 50%: $46,093 – $90,933
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 earn $37k in their first year. Median pay reaches $65k by the tenth year.
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?
Drag the sliders — payback uses this program's actual salary curve.
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
≈ $10,048 total interest
Same major at other universities
Indiana University - Northwest
$47,392 · 5 yrs out
Winthrop University
$47,039 · 5 yrs out
Southwest Minnesota State University
$46,994 · 5 yrs out
Texas A&M University - Kingsville
$46,994 · 5 yrs out
Charleston Southern University
$46,845 · 5 yrs out
Virginia State University
$46,818 · 5 yrs out
Northwestern State University
$46,803 · 5 yrs out
Bethany Lutheran College
$46,777 · 5 yrs out
Missouri Southern State University
$46,663 · 5 yrs out
Southeastern Louisiana University
$46,612 · 5 yrs out
University of Hawaii at Hilo
$46,593 · 5 yrs out
Indiana University - South Bend
$46,337 · 5 yrs out
Other majors at Regent University
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Doctorate)
$100,166 · 5 yrs out
Education (Doctorate)
$91,987 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$89,416 · 5 yrs out
Psychology (Doctorate)
$86,835 · 5 yrs out
Legal Professions and Studies (Doctorate)
$83,869 · 5 yrs out
Law (Doctorate)
$83,869 · 5 yrs out
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$83,805 · 5 yrs out
Theology and Religious Vocations (Doctorate)
$74,301 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$74,301 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$73,565 · 5 yrs out
Education (Master's)
$69,995 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Bachelor's)
$69,238 · 5 yrs out
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