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Communication and Media Studies at Concordia University Texas

Austin, TX · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $39,068/yr (11% vs median)

AI Risk High (55% exposed)

Job Market Large (83,300 openings/yr)

ROI 3.4x earnings multiple

Ranked #423 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	$504K	$503K	$468K
Earnings Multiple	3.4x	3.4x	3.2x
Probability of Field Employment	46%	40%	29%
DegreeOutlook Score	32	31	24

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$146,760

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$88,960

39% less than sticker · See by income

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$49,486

27% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $39,068 per year, Communication and Media Studies graduates from Concordia University Texas earn slightly above the $35,147 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

The 3.4x return on tuition is positive but not overwhelming. Financial outcomes depend on keeping costs close to in-state rates.

AI risk is moderate — 55% task exposure — and the 7% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

At #423 out of 613 programs, Concordia University Texas's financial outcomes for Communication and Media Studies trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $39,068 to $49,486 shows 27% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About Concordia University Texas

With 91% of applicants admitted, Concordia University Texas prioritizes broad access, a compact campus enrolling 1,388 students in Austin, TX. The average net cost of $88,960 over four years represents a 39% discount from published tuition.

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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

How does Concordia University Texas's Communication and Media Studies program score?

This program scores 31/100 — on the lower end for Communication and Media Studies. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

How vulnerable is Communication and Media Studies to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Communication and Media Studies careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 55% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

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