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Communication and Media Studies at Regent University

Virginia Beach, VA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $29,313/yr (-17% vs median)

AI Risk High (55% exposed)

Job Market Large (83,300 openings/yr)

ROI 5.8x earnings multiple

Ranked #545 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	$475K	$477K	$449K
Earnings Multiple	5.7x	5.8x	5.4x
Probability of Field Employment	46%	40%	29%
DegreeOutlook Score	25	25	20

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$82,744

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$74,996

9% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$20,188

8.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$41,955

43% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Regent University's Communication and Media Studies graduates start at $29,313/yr, trailing the $35,147 national average by 17%. The program's value hinges on affordability.

At 5.8x 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 5% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $20,188 debt-to-$29,313 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #545 out of 613 programs, Regent University'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 $29,313 to $41,955 shows 43% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About Regent University

Regent University's 41% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, a compact campus enrolling 4,282 students in Virginia Beach, VA. With 48% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.

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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 Regent University's Communication and Media Studies program score?

This program scores 25/100 — 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 Regent University?

Lower starting pay at Regent University 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 →