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Communication and Media Studies at Brigham Young University-Idaho

Rexburg, ID · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $36,941/yr (5% vs median)

AI Risk High (55% exposed)

Job Market Large (83,300 openings/yr)

ROI 27.3x earnings multiple

Ranked #63 of 613 Communication and Media Studies programs Top 10%

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	$510K	$508K	$471K
Earnings Multiple	27.4x	27.3x	25.3x
Probability of Field Employment	46%	40%	29%
DegreeOutlook Score	50	49	42

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$18,624

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$28,524

-53% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$12,500

4.1 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$49,858

35% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Brigham Young University-Idaho's Communication and Media Studies graduates start at $36,941/yr — above the $35,147 national average, though not by a wide margin.

With a 27.3x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 8% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Communication and Media Studies career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $12,500 in median debt clears quickly against $36,941 in annual earnings.

At #63 of 613 programs, this Communication and Media Studies program outperforms the majority of its peers. The top 10% ranking reflects consistently above-average outcomes.

A 35% earnings increase from $36,941 to $49,858 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About Brigham Young University-Idaho

A 97% acceptance rate means Brigham Young University-Idaho is accessible to most applicants, with 42,090 students enrolled in Rexburg, ID.

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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 does a 49/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Communication and Media Studies at Brigham Young University-Idaho?

At 49/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Communication and Media Studies programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.

Should I worry about AI if I study Communication and Media Studies at Brigham Young University-Idaho?

The 55% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

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