Communication and Media Studies at West Valley College
Saratoga, CA · Associate's Degree · about 57 graduates a year
West Valley College graduates in communication and media studies earn 51% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How West Valley 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 | — |
Other Majors at West Valley College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $72,333 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $61,612 | $24,594 | #38 of 547 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | $56,438 | — | #20 of 85 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $52,708 | $26,161 | #56 of 947 |
| Sociology | $51,818 | — | #5 of 29 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $49,981 | — | #145 of 426 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $49,933 | — | #2 of 93 |
| Psychology | $41,180 | — | #36 of 106 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do West Valley College communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn $65,280 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does West Valley College rank for communication and media studies?
Among 53 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, West Valley College ranks #1 by median pay four years after graduation, and #3 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at West Valley College worth it?
Its graduates earn 51% 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.