Associate+2% vs national median152 grads tracked
Communication and Media Studies at Rockland Community College
Ranked 19th of 35 associate programs in Communication and Media Studies by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$28,522
middle 50%: $20,243 – $39,163
Median · 5 years out
$41,624
middle 50%: $30,208 – $55,051
Median · 10 years out
$57,562
middle 50%: $41,695 – $85,313
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
Media Studies graduates at Rockland Community College start with a $29k median salary. Compensation reaches $58k by year ten.
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
9.9 yrs
≈ $12,316 total interest
Same major at other universities
Sinclair Community College
$45,210 · 5 yrs out
SUNY Westchester Community College
$45,149 · 5 yrs out
Bristol Community College
$44,129 · 5 yrs out
Northwest Vista College
$43,407 · 5 yrs out
Onondaga Community College
$42,423 · 5 yrs out
Laramie County Community College
$41,244 · 5 yrs out
Niagara County Community College
$40,936 · 5 yrs out
Dutchess Community College
$40,654 · 5 yrs out
Erie Community College
$39,719 · 5 yrs out
Monroe Community College
$39,684 · 5 yrs out
Casper College
$39,496 · 5 yrs out
Amarillo College
$39,342 · 5 yrs out
Other majors at Rockland Community College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate)
$101,893 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Associate)
$97,552 · 5 yrs out
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate)
$70,090 · 5 yrs out
Information Science/Studies (Associate)
$67,887 · 5 yrs out
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services (Associate)
$65,110 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Associate)
$64,718 · 5 yrs out
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management (Associate)
$63,662 · 5 yrs out
Criminal Justice and Corrections (Associate)
$63,522 · 5 yrs out
Legal Professions and Studies (Certificate)
$62,818 · 5 yrs out
Legal Support Services (Certificate)
$62,818 · 5 yrs out
Accounting and Related Services (Associate)
$61,594 · 5 yrs out
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$60,590 · 5 yrs out
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