Communication and Media Studies at Santa Ana College
Santa Ana, CA · Associate's Degree · about 28 graduates a year
Santa Ana College graduates in communication and media studies earn 11% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Santa Ana 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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| 13 | Suffolk County Community College Selden, NY | $49,227 | $46,854 | #17 | — |
| 14 | Gavilan College Gilroy, CA | $49,070 | $44,650 | #20 | — |
| 15 | College of Southern Nevada Las Vegas, NV | $48,300 | $50,130 | #11 | — |
| 16 | Santa Ana College Santa Ana, CA | $47,880 | $43,568 | #22 | — |
| 17 | Delaware County Community College Media, PA | $47,470 | $48,277 | #15 | — |
| 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 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Santa Ana College communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn $47,880 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Santa Ana College rank for communication and media studies?
Among 53 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Santa Ana College ranks #16 by median pay four years after graduation, and #22 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Santa Ana College worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% 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.