Communication and Media Studies at College of the Desert
Palm Desert, CA · Associate's Degree · about 24 graduates a year
College of the Desert graduates in communication and media studies earn 10% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How College of the Desert 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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| 15 | College of Southern Nevada Las Vegas, NV | $48,300 | $50,130 | #11 | — |
| 16 | Santa Ana College Santa Ana, CA | $47,880 | $43,568 | #22 | — |
| 17 | Delaware County Community College Media, PA | $47,470 | $48,277 | #15 | — |
| 18 | College of the Desert Palm Desert, CA | $47,357 | $43,092 | #23 | — |
| 19 | College of Western Idaho Nampa, ID | $47,282 | $50,278 | #10 | — |
| 20 | Nassau Community College Garden City, NY | $47,054 | $44,786 | #19 | $29,016 |
| 21 | Sacramento City College Sacramento, CA | $45,735 | $41,616 | #27 | — |
Other Majors at College of the Desert by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $106,782 | $91,848 | #78 of 962 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | $59,719 | — | #15 of 85 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $52,620 | $25,934 | #181 of 547 |
| History | $49,234 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $45,349 | $30,417 | #322 of 947 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $44,704 | $32,482 | #269 of 426 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | $40,391 | — | #34 of 34 |
| Psychology | $39,201 | $25,792 | #54 of 106 |
| Sociology | $35,465 | — | #28 of 29 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do College of the Desert communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn $47,357 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does College of the Desert rank for communication and media studies?
Among 53 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, College of the Desert ranks #18 by median pay four years after graduation, and #23 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at College of the Desert worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% more 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.