Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs at Rochester Community and Technical College
Ranked 25th 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 Rochester Community and Technical College's associate program in Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs earn a median $28,584 one year after graduating, rising to $41,964 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 2% above the national median of $41,174 for this field, ranking 25th 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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