Communication and Media Studies at Montgomery County Community College
Blue Bell, PA · Associate's Degree · about 35 graduates a year
Montgomery County Community College graduates in communication and media studies earn 9% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 28% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Montgomery 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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| 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 | — |
| 39 | Full Sail University Winter Park, FL | $37,309 | $39,711 | #34 | — |
Other Majors at Montgomery 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 | $93,494 | $78,511 | #142 of 962 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $71,874 | $49,729 | #65 of 237 |
| Computer Science | $64,047 | — | #12 of 23 |
| Business/Commerce | $60,598 | $36,274 | #49 of 205 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $60,357 | $48,626 | #379 of 560 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $56,410 | $47,990 | #56 of 426 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $50,464 | — | #232 of 547 |
| Accounting and Related Services | — | $48,832 | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | $47,552 | $31,763 | #8 of 96 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $44,541 | $25,868 | #377 of 947 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $44,292 | — | #107 of 122 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $40,920 | $35,638 | #137 of 286 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $37,769 | $19,024 | #7 of 28 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $37,654 | $20,885 | #85 of 160 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | — | $22,268 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Montgomery County Community College communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn $39,366 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Montgomery County Community College rank for communication and media studies?
Among 53 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Montgomery County Community College ranks #36 by median pay four years after graduation, and #32 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Montgomery County Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($43,243), and the median federal debt at graduation is $11,000.
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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.