Median Earnings (1yr)
$33,963
5th percentile (25th in TX)
Sample Size
21
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Texas Southern University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Texas Southern University graduates earn $34k, placing them in the 5th percentile of all communication and media studies masters programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in Texas

Communication and Media Studies masters's programs at peer institutions in Texas (26 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Texas Southern University$33,963
Stephen F Austin State University$57,579
Texas State University$49,614
Texas Tech University$47,431$58,389
The University of Texas at San Antonio$41,402
National Median$50,050

Other Communication and Media Studies Programs in Texas

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Texas schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches
$10,600$57,579
Texas State University
San Marcos
$11,450$49,614
Texas Tech University
Lubbock
$11,852$47,431
The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio
$8,991$41,402

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 Texas Southern University, approximately 71% 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.