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Associate-2% vs national median384 grads tracked

Communication and Media Studies at Monroe Community College

Ranked 24th of 35 associate programs in Communication and Media Studies by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$26,890
middle 50%: $19,640 – $37,325
Median · 5 years out
$39,684
middle 50%: $28,573 – $52,438
Median · 10 years out
$50,372
middle 50%: $35,880 – $67,131

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Communication and Media Studies (associate) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of Monroe Community College's associate program in Communication and Media Studies earn a median $26,890 one year after graduating, rising to $50,372 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 2% below the national median of $40,654 for this field, ranking 24th of 35 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.

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
10.8 yrs
≈ $13,337 total interest

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