Communication and Media Studies at Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA · Associate's Degree · about 135 graduates a year
Santa Monica College graduates in communication and media studies earn 32% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Santa Monica 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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| 49 | Erie Community College Buffalo, NY | $31,535 | $30,015 | #49 | — |
| 50 | Saint Louis Community College Bridgeton, MO | $30,346 | $32,537 | #46 | — |
| 51 | Dutchess Community College Poughkeepsie, NY | $30,308 | $28,847 | #50 | $17,585 |
| 52 | Santa Monica College Santa Monica, CA | $29,371 | $26,726 | #52 | — |
| 53 | Glendale Community College Glendale, CA | $28,646 | $26,066 | #53 | — |
Other Majors at Santa Monica College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $95,831 | — | #127 of 962 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $49,091 | — | #271 of 547 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $46,864 | — | #231 of 947 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Santa Monica College communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn $29,371 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Santa Monica College rank for communication and media studies?
Among 53 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Santa Monica College ranks #52 by median pay four years after graduation, and #52 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Santa Monica College worth it?
Its graduates earn 32% less 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.