Communication and Media Studies at Mt San Antonio College
Walnut, CA · Associate's Degree · about 83 graduates a year
Mt San Antonio College graduates in communication and media studies earn 3% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Mt San Antonio 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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| 21 | Sacramento City College Sacramento, CA | $45,735 | $41,616 | #27 | — |
| 22 | Pasadena City College Pasadena, CA | $45,235 | $41,161 | #28 | — |
| 23 | Sinclair Community College Dayton, OH | $44,816 | $47,825 | #16 | $32,284 |
| 24 | Mt San Antonio College Walnut, CA | $44,550 | $40,538 | #30 | — |
| 25 | Onondaga Community College Syracuse, NY | $44,520 | $42,374 | #24 | $29,915 |
| 26 | Riverside City College Riverside, CA | $44,269 | $40,282 | #31 | — |
| 27 | Connecticut State Community College Hartford, CT | $44,143 | $39,743 | #33 | — |
Other Majors at Mt San Antonio College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $109,457 | $92,486 | #63 of 962 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $102,200 | $88,132 | #7 of 560 |
| Fire Protection | $74,354 | — | #12 of 25 |
| Air Transportation | $59,078 | — | #13 of 15 |
| Legal Support Services | $58,863 | $29,569 | #7 of 109 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $55,653 | $34,604 | #30 of 225 |
| Business/Commerce | $55,000 | — | #82 of 205 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $50,626 | $28,460 | #228 of 547 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | $45,374 | $40,929 | #35 of 124 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $45,181 | $33,692 | #258 of 426 |
| Social Sciences | $44,256 | — | #20 of 38 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $42,321 | — | #7 of 93 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $40,993 | $19,869 | #18 of 31 |
| Psychology | $40,348 | $16,894 | #45 of 106 |
| Sociology | $37,703 | — | #27 of 29 |
| English Language and Literature | $31,741 | — | #10 of 14 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Mt San Antonio College communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn $44,550 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Mt San Antonio College rank for communication and media studies?
Among 53 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Mt San Antonio College ranks #24 by median pay four years after graduation, and #30 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Mt San Antonio College worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% more than the national median for communication and media studies ($43,243).
← All data for Mt San Antonio College · Methodology
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.