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Communication and Media Studies at Johnson & Wales University-Online

Providence, RI · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree
28 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
28
Optimistic
28
Base Case
23
Pessimistic
Earnings $28,062/yr (-20% vs median)
AI Risk High (55% exposed)
Job Market Large (83,300 openings/yr)
ROI 7.9x earnings multiple
Ranked #486 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 $414K $424K $411K
Earnings Multiple 7.7x 7.9x 7.7x
Probability of Field Employment 46% 40% 29%
DegreeOutlook Score 28 28 23

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$53,460
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$86,444
-62% less than sticker · See by income

Program Analysis

At $28,062 per year, Communication and Media Studies graduates from Johnson & Wales University-Online earn below the $35,147 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

At 7.9x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.

AI risk is moderate — 55% task exposure — and the 1% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

At #486 out of 613 programs, Johnson & Wales University-Online's financial outcomes for Communication and Media Studies trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About Johnson & Wales University-Online

Johnson & Wales University-Online accepts 54% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, a smaller institution with 1,980 students in Providence, RI.

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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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Compare & Explore

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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 Johnson & Wales University-Online

Finance and Financial Management Services ($53,555) Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication ($49,033) Human Resources Management and Services ($46,645) Accounting and Related Services ($45,450) Marketing ($41,544) International Business ($40,077) Business Administration, Management and Operations ($39,917) Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General ($39,502)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Johnson & Wales University-Online's Communication and Media Studies program score?
This program scores 28/100 — 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.
Why are Communication and Media Studies earnings lower at Johnson & Wales University-Online?
Lower starting pay at Johnson & Wales University-Online may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →