Communication and Media Studies at Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City, UT · Associate's Degree · about 48 graduates a year
Salt Lake Community College graduates in communication and media studies earn 30% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Salt Lake 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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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Salt Lake Community College communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn $56,408 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Salt Lake Community College rank for communication and media studies?
Among 53 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Salt Lake Community College ranks #6 by median pay four years after graduation, and #8 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Salt Lake Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 30% 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.