Communication and Media Studies at Community College of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA · Associate's Degree · about 29 graduates a year
Community College of Philadelphia graduates in communication and media studies earn 8% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 25% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Community College of Philadelphia 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 | — |
| … | |||||
| 32 | Modesto Junior College Modesto, CA | $40,635 | $36,975 | #38 | — |
| 33 | Butte College Oroville, CA | $39,968 | $36,368 | #39 | — |
| 34 | Diablo Valley College Pleasant Hill, CA | $39,912 | $36,317 | #40 | — |
| 35 | Community College of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | $39,860 | $40,538 | #29 | $24,794 |
| 36 | Montgomery County Community College Blue Bell, PA | $39,366 | $40,036 | #32 | — |
| 37 | Central New Mexico Community College Albuquerque, NM | $38,064 | $44,072 | #21 | — |
| 38 | South Texas College Mcallen, TX | $37,778 | $38,409 | #35 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Community College of Philadelphia communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $24,794 one year after graduating and $39,860 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Community College of Philadelphia rank for communication and media studies?
Among 53 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Community College of Philadelphia ranks #35 by median pay four years after graduation, and #29 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Community College of Philadelphia worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($43,243), and the median federal debt at graduation is $10,125.
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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.