Communication and Media Studies at Sacramento City College
Sacramento, CA · Associate's Degree · about 32 graduates a year
Sacramento City College graduates in communication and media studies earn 6% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Sacramento 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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| 18 | College of the Desert Palm Desert, CA | $47,357 | $43,092 | #23 | — |
| 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 | — |
Other Majors at Sacramento City College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $123,978 | $100,622 | #17 of 962 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $63,615 | $48,969 | #24 of 476 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $53,872 | $33,689 | #146 of 547 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $46,078 | $31,146 | #238 of 426 |
| Sociology | $42,361 | — | #16 of 29 |
| Psychology | $39,363 | — | #53 of 106 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Sacramento City College communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn $45,735 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Sacramento City College rank for communication and media studies?
Among 53 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Sacramento City College ranks #21 by median pay four years after graduation, and #27 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Sacramento City College worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% 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.