Communication and Media Studies at Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CA · Associate's Degree · about 109 graduates a year
Orange Coast College graduates in communication and media studies earn 24% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Orange Coast 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 | — |
| 11 | De Anza College Cupertino, CA | $53,738 | $48,898 | #14 | — |
| 12 | College of the Canyons Santa Clarita, CA | $49,940 | $45,442 | #18 | — |
| 13 | Suffolk County Community College Selden, NY | $49,227 | $46,854 | #17 | — |
Other Majors at Orange Coast College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $91,682 | $68,484 | #19 of 560 |
| Engineering | $73,237 | — | #32 of 53 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $60,193 | — | #53 of 547 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $46,454 | $24,128 | #253 of 947 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | $41,701 | — | #79 of 85 |
| Psychology | $40,152 | — | #48 of 106 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Orange Coast College communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn $53,829 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Orange Coast College rank for communication and media studies?
Among 53 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Orange Coast College ranks #10 by median pay four years after graduation, and #13 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Orange Coast College worth it?
Its graduates earn 24% 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.