Communication and Media Studies at McMurry University
Bachelor's Degree
Compare to Similar Programs in Texas
Communication and Media Studies bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Texas (64 total in state)
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 McMurry UniversityAbilene | $31,372 | $33,906* | — | $24,134* | — |
 University of Phoenix-TexasDallas | — | $47,919* | $49,715 | $45,000* | 0.94 |
 DeVry University-TexasIrving | $17,488 | $47,622* | $47,238 | $56,858* | 1.19 |
 The University of Texas Permian BasinOdessa | $10,904 | $46,203* | $45,950 | $22,852* | 0.49 |
 The University of Texas at AustinAustin | $11,678 | $43,848* | — | $20,500* | 0.47 |
 Baylor UniversityWaco | $54,844 | $43,740* | $53,270 | $23,860* | 0.55 |
| National Median | — | $34,959* | — | $25,000* | 0.72 |
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 McMurry University, approximately 45% 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.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 35 similar programs in TX. Actual outcomes may vary.