Communication and Media Studies at Northampton County Area Community College
Bethlehem, PA · Associate's Degree · about 11 graduates a year
Northampton County Area Community College graduates in communication and media studies earn 15% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 42% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Northampton County Area 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 | — |
| … | |||||
| 39 | Full Sail University Winter Park, FL | $37,309 | $39,711 | #34 | — |
| 40 | Southwestern College Chula Vista, CA | $37,303 | $33,943 | #42 | — |
| 41 | UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ Cranford, NJ | $37,008 | $32,481 | #47 | $21,484 |
| 42 | Northampton County Area Community College Bethlehem, PA | $36,736 | $37,361 | #37 | $30,471 |
| 43 | Long Beach City College Long Beach, CA | $36,632 | $33,333 | #43 | — |
| 44 | Monroe Community College Rochester, NY | $36,389 | $34,635 | #41 | $27,123 |
| 45 | Antelope Valley Community College District Lancaster, CA | $36,358 | $33,083 | #44 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Northampton County Area Community College communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,471 one year after graduating and $36,736 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Northampton County Area Community College rank for communication and media studies?
Among 53 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Northampton County Area Community College ranks #42 by median pay four years after graduation, and #37 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Northampton County Area Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 15% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($43,243), and the median federal debt at graduation is $15,500.
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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.