Communication and Media Studies at Glendale Community College
Glendale, CA · Associate's Degree · about 47 graduates a year
Glendale Community College graduates in communication and media studies earn 34% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Glendale Community 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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| 50 | Saint Louis Community College Bridgeton, MO | $30,346 | $32,537 | #46 | — |
| 51 | Dutchess Community College Poughkeepsie, NY | $30,308 | $28,847 | #50 | $17,585 |
| 52 | Santa Monica College Santa Monica, CA | $29,371 | $26,726 | #52 | — |
| 53 | Glendale Community College Glendale, CA | $28,646 | $26,066 | #53 | — |
Other Majors at Glendale Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $98,817 | — | #110 of 962 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $55,111 | — | #127 of 547 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $44,804 | — | #360 of 947 |
| Psychology | $40,060 | — | #50 of 106 |
| Sociology | $34,788 | — | #29 of 29 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Glendale Community College communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn $28,646 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Glendale Community College rank for communication and media studies?
Among 53 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Glendale Community College ranks #53 by median pay four years after graduation, and #53 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Glendale Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 34% 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.