Communication and Media Studies at Onondaga Community College
Syracuse, NY · Associate's Degree · about 19 graduates a year
Onondaga Community College graduates in communication and media studies earn 3% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 23% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Onondaga 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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| 22 | Pasadena City College Pasadena, CA | $45,235 | $41,161 | #28 | — |
| 23 | Sinclair Community College Dayton, OH | $44,816 | $47,825 | #16 | $32,284 |
| 24 | Mt San Antonio College Walnut, CA | $44,550 | $40,538 | #30 | — |
| 25 | Onondaga Community College Syracuse, NY | $44,520 | $42,374 | #24 | $29,915 |
| 26 | Riverside City College Riverside, CA | $44,269 | $40,282 | #31 | — |
| 27 | Connecticut State Community College Hartford, CT | $44,143 | $39,743 | #33 | — |
| 28 | CUNY LaGuardia Community College Long Island City, NY | $43,801 | $41,689 | #25 | $23,307 |
Other Majors at Onondaga Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $86,920 | $70,178 | #248 of 962 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $49,450 | $34,922 | #258 of 547 |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | — | $48,058 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $46,949 | $27,074 | #219 of 426 |
| Journalism | $45,638 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $41,819 | $22,966 | #550 of 947 |
| Human Services | $38,232 | $27,366 | #52 of 65 |
| Fire Protection | — | $37,705 | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | — | $35,484 | — |
| Information Science/Studies | — | $31,342 | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | $29,787 | — | #85 of 90 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | — | $28,579 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Onondaga Community College communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,915 one year after graduating and $44,520 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Onondaga Community College rank for communication and media studies?
Among 53 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Onondaga Community College ranks #25 by median pay four years after graduation, and #24 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Onondaga Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% more than the national median for communication and media studies ($43,243), and the median federal debt at graduation is $10,085.
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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.