Communication and Media Studies at Modesto Junior College
Modesto, CA · Associate's Degree · about 35 graduates a year
Modesto Junior College graduates in communication and media studies earn 6% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Modesto Junior 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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| 29 | CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College New York, NY | $43,763 | $41,653 | #26 | $26,437 |
| 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 |
Other Majors at Modesto Junior College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $126,345 | $99,339 | #16 of 962 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $81,214 | $45,865 | #50 of 560 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | $64,444 | $31,960 | #8 of 85 |
| Business/Commerce | $48,779 | — | #117 of 205 |
| Sociology | $46,397 | — | #12 of 29 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $43,644 | $28,331 | #392 of 547 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $42,669 | $28,102 | #319 of 426 |
| History | $41,437 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $40,387 | $28,387 | #661 of 947 |
| Psychology | $40,301 | $25,832 | #46 of 106 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $39,536 | $21,794 | #21 of 93 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Modesto Junior College communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn $40,635 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Modesto Junior College rank for communication and media studies?
Among 53 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Modesto Junior College ranks #32 by median pay four years after graduation, and #38 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Modesto Junior College worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% 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.