Communication and Media Studies at Bristol Community College
Fall River, MA · Associate's Degree · about 14 graduates a year
Bristol Community College graduates in communication and media studies earn 26% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Bristol Community 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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| 45 | Antelope Valley Community College District Lancaster, CA | $36,358 | $33,083 | #44 | — |
| 46 | College of the Sequoias Visalia, CA | $34,551 | $31,439 | #48 | — |
| 47 | Jamestown Community College Jamestown, NY | $34,452 | $32,791 | #45 | — |
| 48 | Bristol Community College Fall River, MA | $32,041 | $28,215 | #51 | — |
| 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 |
Other Majors at Bristol Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $84,205 | $70,855 | #319 of 962 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $69,105 | $48,308 | #84 of 237 |
| Engineering | $65,476 | — | #47 of 53 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $57,413 | $34,193 | #47 of 122 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $53,989 | $32,452 | #144 of 547 |
| Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians | $52,030 | — | #7 of 8 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $49,454 | $36,706 | #157 of 426 |
| Business/Commerce | $46,520 | $35,815 | #136 of 205 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $45,247 | $31,206 | #334 of 947 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $39,409 | — | #372 of 476 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $38,470 | — | #6 of 28 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $38,346 | $21,738 | #77 of 160 |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | $36,206 | — | #37 of 57 |
| Social Work | $35,857 | — | #28 of 36 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | — | $29,802 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Bristol Community College communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn $32,041 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Bristol Community College rank for communication and media studies?
Among 53 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Bristol Community College ranks #48 by median pay four years after graduation, and #51 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Bristol Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 26% 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.