Median Earnings (1yr)
$48,139
41st percentile
Sample Size
95
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How Grand Canyon University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Grand Canyon University graduates earn $48k, placing them in the 41th percentile of all communication and media studies masters programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in Arizona

Communication and Media Studies masters's programs at peer institutions in Arizona (5 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Grand Canyon University$48,139
Arizona State University Digital Immersion$55,436$56,820
Arizona State University Campus Immersion$55,436$56,820
National Median$50,050

Other Communication and Media Studies Programs in Arizona

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Arizona schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Arizona State University Digital Immersion
Scottsdale
$55,436
Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe
$12,051$55,436

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Grand Canyon University, approximately 43% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.