Communication and Media Studies at Dutchess Community College
Poughkeepsie, NY · Associate's Degree · about 30 graduates a year
Dutchess Community College graduates in communication and media studies earn 30% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 29% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Dutchess 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 | — |
| … | |||||
| 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 |
| 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 Dutchess Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $105,801 | $80,603 | #83 of 962 |
| Engineering | $75,246 | — | #27 of 53 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $52,804 | $26,891 | #118 of 426 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $48,481 | $25,712 | #286 of 547 |
| Human Services | $41,788 | $24,622 | #33 of 65 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $40,570 | $22,095 | #650 of 947 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | $31,680 | — | #6 of 10 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Dutchess Community College communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $17,585 one year after graduating and $30,308 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Dutchess Community College rank for communication and media studies?
Among 53 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Dutchess Community College ranks #51 by median pay four years after graduation, and #50 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Dutchess Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 30% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($43,243), and the median federal debt at graduation is $8,937.
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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.