Communication and Media Studies at Butte College
Oroville, CA · Associate's Degree · about 25 graduates a year
Butte College graduates in communication and media studies earn 8% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Butte College 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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| 30 | County College of Morris Randolph, NJ | $43,668 | $38,327 | #36 | $15,905 |
| 31 | American Public University System Charles Town, WV | $42,077 | $49,779 | #12 | — |
| 32 | Modesto Junior College Modesto, CA | $40,635 | $36,975 | #38 | — |
| 33 | Butte College Oroville, CA | $39,968 | $36,368 | #39 | — |
| 34 | Diablo Valley College Pleasant Hill, CA | $39,912 | $36,317 | #40 | — |
| 35 | Community College of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | $39,860 | $40,538 | #29 | $24,794 |
| 36 | Montgomery County Community College Blue Bell, PA | $39,366 | $40,036 | #32 | — |
Other Majors at Butte College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $107,202 | $104,268 | #74 of 962 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $87,671 | $65,853 | #31 of 560 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | — | $65,467 | — |
| Fire Protection | $52,959 | — | #25 of 25 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $49,000 | — | #275 of 547 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $46,677 | — | #223 of 426 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $44,786 | — | #181 of 225 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $44,183 | — | #399 of 947 |
| Psychology | $41,185 | — | #35 of 106 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $41,109 | — | #133 of 286 |
| Social Sciences | $40,543 | $26,482 | #30 of 38 |
| English Language and Literature/Letters | $36,307 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $35,456 | — | #46 of 93 |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | $32,902 | — | #46 of 57 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Butte College communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn $39,968 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Butte College rank for communication and media studies?
Among 53 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Butte College ranks #33 by median pay four years after graduation, and #39 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Butte College worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% 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.