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Communication and Media Studies at University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus

Norman, OK · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $45,009/yr (28% vs median)

AI Risk High (55% exposed)

Job Market Large (83,300 openings/yr)

ROI 14.1x earnings multiple (5.1x out-of-state)

Ranked #26 of 613 Communication and Media Studies programs Top 5%

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	$547K	$540K	$495K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	14.3x	14.1x	12.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.1x	5.1x	4.6x
Probability of Field Employment	46%	40%	29%
DegreeOutlook Score	54	53	45

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$38,380

Out-of-state: $106,660 (5.1x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$69,652

-81% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$21,500

5.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$58,176

29% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates of University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus's Communication and Media Studies program earn $45,009/yr in their first year — 28% above the $35,147 national median, a strong market signal for this institution.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 14.1x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Communication and Media Studies programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Communication and Media Studies's typical career paths, with 55% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 10% gap from the optimistic case.

At $21,500 in median debt against $45,009 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

At #26 of 613 nationally, this is a top-5% Communication and Media Studies program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.

Earnings grow from $45,009 to $58,176 over five years — a 29% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus has a 77% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, with 21,496 students enrolled in Norman, OK.

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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

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Communication and Media Studies at University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus?

A score of 53/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Communication and Media Studies field.

Will AI replace Communication and Media Studies careers?

With 55% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $495,010 in decade earnings vs $547,251 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

What makes University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus's Communication and Media Studies program stand out?

Ranked #26 of 613 programs nationally, University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus lands in the top 5%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →