Communication and Media Studies at Delaware County Community College
Media, PA · Associate's Degree · about 29 graduates a year
Delaware County Community College graduates in communication and media studies earn 10% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Delaware 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 | — |
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| 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 | — |
| 17 | Delaware County Community College Media, PA | $47,470 | $48,277 | #15 | — |
| 18 | College of the Desert Palm Desert, CA | $47,357 | $43,092 | #23 | — |
| 19 | College of Western Idaho Nampa, ID | $47,282 | $50,278 | #10 | — |
| 20 | Nassau Community College Garden City, NY | $47,054 | $44,786 | #19 | $29,016 |
Other Majors at Delaware 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 | $90,963 | $72,491 | #175 of 962 |
| Engineering | $79,850 | — | #12 of 53 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $72,832 | $65,167 | #140 of 560 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $55,857 | $27,229 | #113 of 547 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $55,328 | $43,435 | #9 of 286 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | $55,189 | — | #53 of 87 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $50,503 | — | #86 of 122 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | $49,487 | $34,452 | #29 of 50 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $48,689 | — | #174 of 426 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $40,779 | $25,854 | #44 of 160 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $39,734 | $29,277 | #707 of 947 |
| Sociology | $39,381 | — | #23 of 29 |
| Psychology | $37,761 | $17,269 | #67 of 106 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Delaware County Community College communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn $47,470 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Delaware County Community College rank for communication and media studies?
Among 53 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Delaware County Community College ranks #17 by median pay four years after graduation, and #15 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Delaware County Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% 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.