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Communication and Media Studies at Concordia University-Saint Paul

Saint Paul, MN · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree
41 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
41
Optimistic
41
Base Case
33
Pessimistic
Earnings $46,327/yr (32% vs median)
AI Risk High (55% exposed)
Job Market Large (83,300 openings/yr)
ROI 5.1x earnings multiple
Ranked #205 of 613 Communication and Media Studies programs Top 50%

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 $472K
Earnings Multiple 5.1x 5.1x 4.7x
Probability of Field Employment 46% 40% 29%
DegreeOutlook Score 41 41 33

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$100,000
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$70,264
30% less than sticker · See by income

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $46,327 put Concordia University-Saint Paul's Communication and Media Studies program 32% above the national median of $35,147 — one of the higher-earning programs in this field.

The earnings-to-cost ratio of 5.1x signals a solid financial return — projected decade earnings comfortably exceed the tuition investment.

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 8% gap from the optimistic case.

At #205 of 613 Communication and Media Studies programs, Concordia University-Saint Paul scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

About Concordia University-Saint Paul

Concordia University-Saint Paul accepts 75% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, a compact campus enrolling 2,786 students in Saint Paul, MN.

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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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Communication and Media Studies at Other Schools

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo ($62,183) Cornell University ($62,182) Ashford University ($58,089) CUNY Graduate School and University Center ($57,782) Boston College ($55,162) University of Maryland Global Campus ($53,513) University of Pennsylvania ($53,022) Villanova University ($52,294)

Other Majors at Concordia University-Saint Paul

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing ($73,235) Computer Science ($72,875) Human Resources Management and Services ($65,730) Accounting and Related Services ($61,360) Health and Medical Administrative Services ($60,342) Business Administration, Management and Operations ($59,044) Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas ($48,056) Marketing ($48,007)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Communication and Media Studies at Concordia University-Saint Paul?
A score of 41/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Communication and Media Studies. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
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 $471,874 in decade earnings vs $510,419 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →