Communication and Media Studies at Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CA · Associate's Degree · about 65 graduates a year
Pasadena City College graduates in communication and media studies earn 5% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Pasadena City 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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| 19 | College of Western Idaho Nampa, ID | $47,282 | $50,278 | #10 | — |
| 20 | Nassau Community College Garden City, NY | $47,054 | $44,786 | #19 | $29,016 |
| 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 |
Other Majors at Pasadena City College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $107,357 | $90,156 | #73 of 962 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $50,752 | $20,816 | #226 of 547 |
| Social Sciences | $48,709 | $29,847 | #8 of 38 |
| Natural Sciences | $47,721 | — | #4 of 5 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $44,033 | $28,492 | #298 of 426 |
| Psychology | $42,700 | $24,894 | #26 of 106 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $41,808 | — | #8 of 93 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $41,598 | — | #566 of 947 |
| Sociology | $39,348 | — | #24 of 29 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $33,915 | — | #27 of 31 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $30,107 | — | #20 of 28 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Pasadena City College communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn $45,235 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Pasadena City College rank for communication and media studies?
Among 53 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Pasadena City College ranks #22 by median pay four years after graduation, and #28 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Pasadena City College worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% 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.