Communication and Media Studies bachelor's degree programs in Indiana
Compare 20 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
Highest reported earnings in Indiana
Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.
1Purdue University GlobalWest Lafayette · Debt not reported$75,9062DePauw UniversityGreencastle · $27,000 federal debt$69,2283Saint Mary's CollegeNotre Dame · $27,000 federal debt$66,3354Purdue University-Main CampusWest Lafayette · $18,500 federal debt$65,5175Indiana University-BloomingtonBloomington · $21,500 federal debt$63,8556Hanover CollegeHanover · $27,000 federal debt$58,2277Indiana University-EastRichmond · $24,462 federal debt$56,1418Holy Cross CollegeNotre Dame · Debt not reported$52,2319Indiana University-NorthwestGary · Debt not reported$51,86310Indiana University-IndianapolisIndianapolis · $20,500 federal debt$51,397
CAREER CONTEXT IN IN
What related occupations pay in Indiana
These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.
11-2032Public Relations Managers
- State median wage
- $114,960
- Middle 50% wage range
- $93,610–$154,830
- State employment
- 600
- Projected growth
- +5.7%
- Annual openings
- 6,100
27-3043Writers and Authors
- State median wage
- $75,820
- Middle 50% wage range
- $59,080–$90,590
- State employment
- 450
- Projected growth
- -0.3%
- Annual openings
- 11,900
25-1122Communications Teachers, Postsecondary
- State median wage
- $65,390
- Middle 50% wage range
- $53,420–$84,680
- State employment
- 670
- Projected growth
- +2.1%
- Annual openings
- 2,400
27-3031Public Relations Specialists
- State median wage
- $64,900
- Middle 50% wage range
- $51,700–$83,480
- State employment
- 3,750
- Projected growth
- +1.8%
- Annual openings
- 23,000
27-3011Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys
- State median wage
- $61,760
- Middle 50% wage range
- $42,600–$82,970
- State employment
- 1,040
- Projected growth
- -7.6%
- Annual openings
- 2,000
27-3041Editors
- State median wage
- $56,440
- Middle 50% wage range
- $39,930–$77,900
- State employment
- 830
- Projected growth
- -1.1%
- Annual openings
- 7,900
27-3023News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists
- State median wage
- $47,610
- Middle 50% wage range
- $35,000–$61,770
- State employment
- 530
- Projected growth
- -5.9%
- Annual openings
- 3,400
11-2033Fundraising Managers
- State median wage
- $112,890
- Middle 50% wage range
- $90,880–$168,160
- State employment
- 440
- Projected growth
- +5.4%
- Annual openings
- 3,700
Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Indiana; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.
ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS
Compare every available outcome
Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.
| # | College | City | Median year-4 earnings | Median federal debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Purdue University Global | West Lafayette | $75,906 | Not available |
| 2 | DePauw University | Greencastle | $69,228 | $27,000 |
| 3 | Saint Mary's College | Notre Dame | $66,335 | $27,000 |
| 4 | Purdue University-Main Campus | West Lafayette | $65,517 | $18,500 |
| 5 | Indiana University-Bloomington | Bloomington | $63,855 | $21,500 |
| 6 | Hanover College | Hanover | $58,227 | $27,000 |
| 7 | Indiana University-East | Richmond | $56,141 | $24,462 |
| 8 | Holy Cross College | Notre Dame | $52,231 | Not available |
| 9 | Indiana University-Northwest | Gary | $51,863 | Not available |
| 10 | Indiana University-Indianapolis | Indianapolis | $51,397 | $20,500 |
| 11 | Ball State University | Muncie | $51,186 | $21,550 |
| 12 | Valparaiso University | Valparaiso | $50,325 | $27,000 |
| 13 | Purdue University Northwest | Hammond | $49,326 | $28,000 |
| 14 | Indiana University-Southeast | New Albany | $48,931 | $20,500 |
| 15 | University of Indianapolis | Indianapolis | $48,711 | $27,000 |
| 16 | Indiana State University | Terre Haute | $48,185 | $25,000 |
| 17 | Purdue University Fort Wayne | Fort Wayne | $46,619 | $25,289 |
| 18 | Indiana University-Kokomo | Kokomo | $46,136 | Not available |
| 19 | Indiana University-South Bend | South Bend | $44,703 | $26,000 |
| 20 | University of Southern Indiana | Evansville | $42,453 | $17,860 |
This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.
A quick read on Communication and Media Studies in Indiana
What do Communication and Media Studies bachelor's degree graduates earn in Indiana?
Across 20 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $51,186 four years after completion.
How much federal debt is reported for these programs?
The median is $25,000 among the 16 programs reporting federal debt.
Which Indiana colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?
The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Purdue University Global has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.