Communication and Media Studies at Antelope Valley Community College District
Lancaster, CA · Associate's Degree · about 24 graduates a year
Antelope Valley Community College District graduates in communication and media studies earn 16% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Antelope Valley Community College District Compares for Communication and Media Studies
All 53 colleges reporting communication and media studies earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Valley College Saratoga, CA | $65,280 | $59,401 | #3 | — |
| 2 | College of San Mateo San Mateo, CA | $65,120 | $59,255 | #4 | — |
| 3 | Evergreen Valley College San Jose, CA | $63,835 | $58,086 | #5 | — |
| 4 | Skyline College San Bruno, CA | $61,426 | $55,894 | #6 | — |
| 5 | San Diego City College San Diego, CA | $60,716 | $55,248 | #7 | — |
| 6 | Salt Lake Community College Salt Lake City, UT | $56,408 | $53,462 | #8 | — |
| 7 | San Diego Mesa College San Diego, CA | $56,321 | $51,248 | #9 | — |
| 8 | University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH | $55,995 | $59,755 | #1 | $38,767 |
| 9 | University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College Blue Ash, OH | $55,995 | $59,755 | #2 | $38,767 |
| 10 | Orange Coast College Costa Mesa, CA | $53,829 | $48,981 | #13 | — |
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| 42 | Northampton County Area Community College Bethlehem, PA | $36,736 | $37,361 | #37 | $30,471 |
| 43 | Long Beach City College Long Beach, CA | $36,632 | $33,333 | #43 | — |
| 44 | Monroe Community College Rochester, NY | $36,389 | $34,635 | #41 | $27,123 |
| 45 | Antelope Valley Community College District Lancaster, CA | $36,358 | $33,083 | #44 | — |
| 46 | College of the Sequoias Visalia, CA | $34,551 | $31,439 | #48 | — |
| 47 | Jamestown Community College Jamestown, NY | $34,452 | $32,791 | #45 | — |
| 48 | Bristol Community College Fall River, MA | $32,041 | $28,215 | #51 | — |
Other Majors at Antelope Valley Community College District by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $95,758 | $89,234 | #129 of 962 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $84,908 | $64,230 | #39 of 560 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | $80,606 | $60,323 | #14 of 40 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | $63,614 | — | #9 of 85 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $51,030 | — | #3 of 31 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $50,512 | $26,096 | #230 of 547 |
| Biology | $42,705 | — | #30 of 47 |
| Sociology | $42,230 | — | #17 of 29 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $41,827 | $28,211 | #325 of 426 |
| Social Sciences | $38,575 | $24,052 | #34 of 38 |
| Psychology | $38,497 | — | #60 of 106 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $32,925 | — | #62 of 93 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $27,423 | — | #945 of 947 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $17,588 | — | #28 of 28 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Antelope Valley Community College District communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn $36,358 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Antelope Valley Community College District rank for communication and media studies?
Among 53 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Antelope Valley Community College District ranks #45 by median pay four years after graduation, and #44 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Antelope Valley Community College District worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($43,243).
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.