Communication and Media Studies at Cabrillo College
Aptos, CA · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma · about 25 graduates a year
Cabrillo College graduates in communication and media studies earn 22% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Cabrillo College Compares for Communication and Media Studies
All 5 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 | University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh, PA | $68,990 | $70,163 | #1 | $42,321 |
| 2 | Cabrillo College Aptos, CA | $53,531 | $48,710 | #3 | — |
| 3 | Reedley College Reedley, CA | $47,296 | $43,036 | #4 | — |
| 4 | Black Hills State University Spearfish, SD | $45,937 | $49,446 | #2 | — |
| 5 | Full Sail University Winter Park, FL | $37,679 | $40,104 | #5 | $28,447 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Cabrillo College communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn $53,531 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Cabrillo College rank for communication and media studies?
Among 5 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Cabrillo College ranks #2 by median pay four years after graduation, and #3 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Cabrillo College worth it?
Its graduates earn 22% more than the national median for communication and media studies ($43,761).
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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.