Communication and Media Studies at Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill, CA · Associate's Degree · about 51 graduates a year
Diablo Valley College graduates in communication and media studies earn 8% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Diablo Valley 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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| 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 | — |
| 37 | Central New Mexico Community College Albuquerque, NM | $38,064 | $44,072 | #21 | — |
Other Majors at Diablo Valley College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $88,450 | — | #2 of 23 |
| Economics | $60,076 | — | — |
| Physical Sciences | $59,723 | — | #6 of 24 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $59,444 | — | #30 of 426 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $56,853 | — | #95 of 547 |
| Sociology | $56,683 | — | #4 of 29 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | $54,934 | $24,803 | #12 of 28 |
| Psychology | $48,309 | — | #14 of 106 |
| Health-Related Knowledge and Skills | $45,397 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government | $43,165 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $39,995 | $35,813 | #685 of 947 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Diablo Valley College communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn $39,912 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Diablo Valley College rank for communication and media studies?
Among 53 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Diablo Valley College ranks #34 by median pay four years after graduation, and #40 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Diablo Valley 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.