How much do Communication and Media Studies bachelor's degree graduates from Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte earn?

The reported median is $51,247 four years after completion.

How much federal debt do graduates of this program have?

The reported median federal debt among borrowers is $25,125.

Is this program above or below similar programs?

Reported year-four earnings are 9% below the national median for the same field and degree level.

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COLLEGE + DEGREE OUTCOMES

Communication and Media Studies bachelor's degree at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte

Charlotte, NC · Private nonprofit

What this page covers

Federal data group related majors at the same college and degree level. One record can include several named programs or concentrations.

The short version

Reported earnings are close to similar programs.

$5,112 below the national median for the same field and degree level.

Debt as a share of earnings: 49.0% of annual earnings
Highest price with a positive payoff: Not reached
Modeled 10-year payoff: −78% · Negative payoff
Available price data: College-wide context only

PRICE SENSITIVITY

The price can change the verdict.

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← Negative payoff$0Positive payoff →

$0Annual price−$117,530

$8,000Annual price−$149,530

$16,000Annual price−$181,530

$24,000Annual price−$213,530

$27,000Current college-wide context−$225,530

$32,000Annual price−$245,530

$40,000Annual price−$277,530

OUTCOME SIGNALS

Graduate outcomes from several angles.

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Not availableEarnings growth, year 1 → 5$28,062 → Not available

Not availableEarn above high-school thresholdGraduate count in the year-4 cohort

Not availableWorking in the college’s stateGraduate count in the year-4 cohort

Not availableYear-5 earnings observationsCohort behind the year-5 median

45Borrowers representedCohort behind the debt median

Not availableAwarding-school debtDebt attributed to the college granting the credential

Not availableRecent awardsIPEDS 2024–25 first-major completions in this field and credential

01 · PRICE CONTEXT$27,426

Institution-wide annual average net price, not this program’s price.

02 · BORROWING$25,125

Median federal debt across schools attended at this academic level.

03 · EARNINGS$51,247

Observed median earnings four full years after completion.

04 · REPAYMENT$266/mo

Estimated standard 10-year federal payment.

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AVERAGE NET PRICE$27,426Institution-wide annual figure

COST OF ATTENDANCE$58,022Institution-wide annual budget

ADMISSION RATE79.9%Institution context

COMPLETION RATE49.0%Institution-wide completion rate

WHAT DO GRADUATES EARN?

Reported earnings after completion.

Each point may represent a different federal cohort. A missing bar means the figure was unavailable or suppressed.

$28,062Year 1

$51,247Year 4

Not availableYear 5

CAN THE EARNINGS SUPPORT THE DEBT?

6.2% of gross monthly earnings

Estimated monthly payment divided by observed gross monthly earnings. This excludes taxes, other debts and income-driven repayment.

Gross monthly earnings$4,271

Estimated loan payment$266

45borrowers represented where reported

HOW DOES IT COMPARE?

$51,247 vs. $56,359

$5,112 below the national median for the same field and credential.

Same-field national median

WHAT WORK CAN IT LEAD TO?

Related occupations, wages and outlook.

Official CIP–SOC links show careers the curriculum may prepare students for, not observed jobs held by this school’s graduates. BLS wages describe everyone working in an occupation.

BLS May 2025 wage estimates and 2025–35 employment projections.

Public Relations Managers$132,280 median wageNC estimate · 1,510 jobs · 11-2032$103,700–$173,020 middle 50% of NC wages+5.7% projected U.S. growth · 6,100 openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeCommunications Teachers, Postsecondary$65,850 median wageNC estimate · 950 jobs · 25-1122$55,780–$81,420 middle 50% of NC wages+2.1% projected U.S. growth · 2,400 openings/yrTypical entry: Doctoral or professional degreeWriters and Authors$63,660 median wageNC estimate · 1,810 jobs · 27-3043$47,940–$83,360 middle 50% of NC wages-0.3% projected U.S. growth · 11,900 openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeEditors$73,740 median wageNC estimate · 1,870 jobs · 27-3041$55,950–$84,050 middle 50% of NC wages-1.1% projected U.S. growth · 7,900 openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreePublic Relations Specialists$67,230 median wageNC estimate · 9,910 jobs · 27-3031$51,530–$89,990 middle 50% of NC wages+1.8% projected U.S. growth · 23,000 openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeNews Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$58,670 median wageNC estimate · 930 jobs · 27-3023$39,800–$76,040 middle 50% of NC wages-5.9% projected U.S. growth · 3,400 openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeBroadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$47,910 median wageNC estimate · 830 jobs · 27-3011$35,240–$68,610 middle 50% of NC wages-7.6% projected U.S. growth · 2,000 openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeFundraising Managers$125,870 median wageNC estimate · 1,030 jobs · 11-2033$94,730–$166,610 middle 50% of NC wages+5.4% projected U.S. growth · 3,700 openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeFundraisers$66,100 median wageNC estimate · 3,700 jobs · 13-1131$53,890–$83,200 middle 50% of NC wages+5.5% projected U.S. growth · 10,000 openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeMedia and Communication Workers, All Other$42,920 median wageNC estimate · 19,590 jobs · 27-3099$37,250–$48,370 middle 50% of NC wages+3.9% projected U.S. growth · 2,000 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentNO MATCHNot available median wageU.S. estimate · Unreported jobs · 99-9999

Possible alternatives

Same degree, stronger on at least one reported measure.

Every option below reports higher earnings, lower federal debt or a lower college-wide net price. Same-state options appear first.

Chapel Hill, NC

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

$18,993 higher earnings · $9,625 less debt · $15,771 lower annual net price

Earnings: $70,240
Debt: $15,500
Annual net price: $11,655

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Raleigh, NC

North Carolina State University at Raleigh

$10,792 higher earnings · $2,801 less debt · $10,123 lower annual net price

Earnings: $62,039
Debt: $22,324
Annual net price: $17,303

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Charlotte, NC

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

$9,160 higher earnings · $1,075 less debt · $11,991 lower annual net price

Earnings: $60,407
Debt: $24,050
Annual net price: $15,435

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Greenville, NC

East Carolina University

$8,185 higher earnings · $1,875 less debt · $11,687 lower annual net price

Earnings: $59,432
Debt: $23,250
Annual net price: $15,739

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