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Communication and Media Studies at University of Tulsa

Tulsa, OK · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $27,612/yr (-21% vs median)

AI Risk High (55% exposed)

Job Market Large (83,300 openings/yr)

ROI 2.2x earnings multiple

Ranked #564 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	$412K	$422K	$410K
Earnings Multiple	2.1x	2.2x	2.1x
Probability of Field Employment	46%	40%	29%
DegreeOutlook Score	23	23	18

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$194,408

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$94,712

51% less than sticker · See by income

Program Analysis

University of Tulsa's Communication and Media Studies graduates start at $27,612/yr, trailing the $35,147 national average by 21%. The program's value hinges on affordability.

The financial case is thin at 2.2x — decade earnings barely exceed the cost of attendance. The value proposition here is driven by factors beyond pure ROI.

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 0% gap from the optimistic case.

Ranked #564 of 613 Communication and Media Studies programs, University of Tulsa falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About University of Tulsa

University of Tulsa's 58% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, a smaller institution with 2,447 students in Tulsa, OK. The average net cost of $94,712 over four years represents a 51% discount from published tuition.

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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 Tulsa?

A score of 23/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Communication and Media Studies. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

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 $409,742 in decade earnings vs $411,501 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Communication and Media Studies from University of Tulsa?

First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.

Is University of Tulsa a hidden gem for Communication and Media Studies?

After financial aid, the average student pays $94,712 over four years — 51% below the $194,408 sticker price. That gap makes the ROI significantly better than published tuition suggests.

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