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Communication and Media Studies at Alcorn State University

Alcorn State, MS · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $27,087/yr (-23% vs median)

AI Risk High (55% exposed)

Job Market Large (83,300 openings/yr)

ROI 12.3x earnings multiple

Ranked #452 of 613 Communication and Media Studies programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Communication and Media Studies graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$409K	$420K	$408K
Earnings Multiple	12.0x	12.3x	11.9x
Probability of Field Employment	46%	40%	29%
DegreeOutlook Score	29	29	24

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$34,196

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$56,160

-64% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$28,000

12.4 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $27,087 place Alcorn State University below the $35,147 national median for Communication and Media Studies — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 12.3x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Communication and Media Studies programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Communication and Media Studies's typical career paths, with 55% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 0% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $28,000 against $27,087/yr in first-year earnings means roughly 1.0 years of salary goes to loan repayment. That's a heavy but not crushing debt load.

Ranked #452 of 613 Communication and Media Studies programs, Alcorn State University falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About Alcorn State University

Alcorn State University accepts 25% of applicants — selective, though not ultra-competitive, a compact campus enrolling 2,290 students in Alcorn State, MS. With 77% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.

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Top Career Paths

Public relations managers $138,520/yr

Fundraising managers $123,480/yr

Communications teachers, postsecondary $77,800/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Communication and Media Studies at Alcorn State University?

A score of 29/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Communication and Media Studies. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

Is Communication and Media Studies at Alcorn State University worth the student debt?

Median debt of $28,000 against $27,087/yr starting salary means roughly 1.0 years of earnings go to repayment. That's above average — financial aid and loan terms matter here.

Will AI replace Communication and Media Studies careers?

With 55% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $408,001 in decade earnings vs $408,727 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Communication and Media Studies from Alcorn State University?

First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →