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Communication and Media Studies at Oral Roberts University

Tulsa, OK · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $39,206/yr (12% vs median)

AI Risk High (55% exposed)

Job Market Large (83,300 openings/yr)

ROI 3.4x earnings multiple

Ranked #437 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	$463K	$467K	$442K
Earnings Multiple	3.4x	3.4x	3.2x
Probability of Field Employment	46%	40%	29%
DegreeOutlook Score	30	30	22

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$136,400

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$94,400

31% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$24,933

7.6 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$42,368

8% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $39,206 per year, Communication and Media Studies graduates from Oral Roberts University 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 5% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $24,933 debt-to-$39,206 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #437 out of 613 programs, Oral Roberts University's financial outcomes for Communication and Media Studies trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth is modest: $39,206 to $42,368 over five years (8% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.

About Oral Roberts University

With 99% of applicants admitted, Oral Roberts University prioritizes broad access, a smaller institution with 3,322 students in Tulsa, OK. The average net cost of $94,400 over four years represents a 31% 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 Oral Roberts University's Communication and Media Studies program score?

This program scores 30/100 — 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 →