Communication and Media Studies: associate's degree earnings by college
Median earnings of communication and media studies graduates (associate's degree) one year after graduation, at 11 colleges. National median: $30,638, rising to $44,269 after four years.
| # | College | State | Earnings after 1 yr | After 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | American Public University System | WV | $48,257 | $42,077 | $16,937 |
| 2 | University of Cincinnati-Main Campus | OH | $42,459 | $55,995 | — |
| 3 | University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College | OH | $42,459 | $55,995 | — |
| 4 | Nassau Community College | NY | $36,800 | $47,054 | $9,684 |
| 5 | Central New Mexico Community College | NM | $35,180 | $38,064 | — |
| 6 | CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College | NY | $30,638 | $43,763 | — |
| 7 | Montgomery County Community College | PA | $30,203 | $39,366 | $12,000 |
| 8 | College of Western Idaho | ID | $28,211 | $47,282 | — |
| 9 | Dutchess Community College | NY | $27,597 | $30,308 | — |
| 10 | UCNJ Union College of Union County New Jersey | NJ | $27,517 | $37,008 | — |
| 11 | Full Sail University | FL | $26,022 | $37,309 | — |
Earnings are median annual earnings of graduates who received federal financial aid, measured by the U.S. Department of Education. Colleges with too few graduates are not shown.
Frequently asked questions
How much do communication and media studies graduates earn?
The median college reports $30,638 in earnings one year after a associate's degree in communication and media studies and $44,269 four years after. The highest is $48,257 at American Public University System.
How much student debt do communication and media studies graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for this degree is about $10,500 at the typical college.