Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs at Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana - Region 5
Ranked 64th of 68 associate programs in Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs by 5-year earnings.
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs (associate) graduates.
Graduates of Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana - Region 5's associate program in Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs earn a median $28,969 one year after graduating, rising to $34,840 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 15% below the national median of $41,174 for this field, ranking 64th of 68 reporting programs.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.
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