Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs at Delgado Community College
Ranked 66th 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 Delgado Community College's associate program in Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs earn a median $24,637 one year after graduating, rising to $42,505 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 20% below the national median of $41,174 for this field, ranking 66th 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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