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Communication and Media Studies at Temple University

Philadelphia, PA · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $34,496/yr (-2% vs median)

AI Risk High (55% exposed)

Job Market Large (83,300 openings/yr)

ROI 5.9x earnings multiple (3.5x out-of-state)

Ranked #372 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	$529K	$524K	$483K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	6.0x	5.9x	5.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	3.5x	3.5x	3.2x
Probability of Field Employment	46%	40%	29%
DegreeOutlook Score	34	33	27

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$88,328

Out-of-state: $149,848 (3.5x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$116,876

-32% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$21,500

7.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$51,965

51% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Temple University's Communication and Media Studies program produces graduates earning $34,496/yr — within striking distance of the $35,147 national average for this field.

At 5.9x 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 9% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $21,500 debt-to-$34,496 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #372 out of 613 programs, Temple University's financial outcomes for Communication and Media Studies trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $34,496 to $51,965 over five years (51% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About Temple University

A 83% acceptance rate means Temple University is accessible to most applicants, serving a student body of 21,249 in Philadelphia, PA.

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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 Temple University's Communication and Media Studies program score?

This program scores 33/100 — 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 →