Communication and Media Studies at Suffolk County Community College
Selden, NY · Associate's Degree · about 28 graduates a year
Suffolk County Community College graduates in communication and media studies earn 14% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Suffolk County 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 | — |
| 11 | De Anza College Cupertino, CA | $53,738 | $48,898 | #14 | — |
| 12 | College of the Canyons Santa Clarita, CA | $49,940 | $45,442 | #18 | — |
| 13 | Suffolk County Community College Selden, NY | $49,227 | $46,854 | #17 | — |
| 14 | Gavilan College Gilroy, CA | $49,070 | $44,650 | #20 | — |
| 15 | College of Southern Nevada Las Vegas, NV | $48,300 | $50,130 | #11 | — |
| 16 | Santa Ana College Santa Ana, CA | $47,880 | $43,568 | #22 | — |
Other Majors at Suffolk County Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $105,740 | $78,850 | #85 of 962 |
| Engineering | $72,741 | — | #36 of 53 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | $72,700 | $42,496 | #17 of 176 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $56,569 | $27,170 | #25 of 225 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $54,581 | — | #64 of 122 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $53,729 | $34,816 | #154 of 547 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | $52,976 | — | #6 of 124 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $52,171 | — | #99 of 476 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $52,140 | $31,617 | #124 of 426 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $45,964 | $26,874 | #288 of 947 |
| Human Services | $44,614 | — | #22 of 65 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | $40,131 | — | #42 of 96 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $37,147 | $24,907 | #53 of 90 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | $34,099 | $23,694 | #4 of 10 |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | — | $30,575 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Suffolk County Community College communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn $49,227 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Suffolk County Community College rank for communication and media studies?
Among 53 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Suffolk County Community College ranks #13 by median pay four years after graduation, and #17 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Suffolk County Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% 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.