Communication and Media Studies at College of Western Idaho
Nampa, ID · Associate's Degree · about 17 graduates a year
College of Western Idaho graduates in communication and media studies earn 9% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How College of Western Idaho 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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| 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 | — |
| 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 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do College of Western Idaho communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn $47,282 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does College of Western Idaho rank for communication and media studies?
Among 53 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, College of Western Idaho ranks #19 by median pay four years after graduation, and #10 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at College of Western Idaho worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% 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.