Associate-3% vs national median137 grads tracked
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs at Century College
Ranked 39th of 68 associate programs in Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$30,437
middle 50%: $21,837 – $38,087
Median · 5 years out
$40,057
middle 50%: $31,171 – $50,539
Median · 10 years out
$49,399
middle 50%: $35,298 – $68,098
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs (associate) graduates.
This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates
Century College graduates in Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs start with a $30k median salary. Earnings reach $40k at the five-year mark and $49k after ten years.
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.
Will the degree pay for itself?
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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).
Paid off in
10.5 yrs
≈ $12,610 total interest
Same major at other universities
Niagara County Community College
$40,936 · 5 yrs out
Dutchess Community College
$40,654 · 5 yrs out
Mohawk Valley Community College - SUNY Office of Community Colleges
$40,342 · 5 yrs out
Northwest College
$40,342 · 5 yrs out
Western Wyoming Community College
$40,342 · 5 yrs out
Oklahoma City Community College
$40,342 · 5 yrs out
South Plains College
$39,884 · 5 yrs out
Monroe Community College
$39,821 · 5 yrs out
Erie Community College
$39,719 · 5 yrs out
Herkimer County Community College - SUNY Office of Community Colleges
$39,601 · 5 yrs out
Southern Maine Community College
$39,290 · 5 yrs out
Del Mar College
$39,222 · 5 yrs out
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$81,671 · 5 yrs out
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$81,435 · 5 yrs out
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$81,435 · 5 yrs out
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$75,525 · 5 yrs out
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$74,709 · 5 yrs out
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$72,014 · 5 yrs out
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$71,350 · 5 yrs out
Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$70,870 · 5 yrs out
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