Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs at Hocking Technical College
Ranked 8th of 8 certificate (under 1 year) 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 (certificate (under 1 year)) graduates.
Graduates of Hocking Technical College's certificate (under 1 year) program in Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs earn a median $20,867 one year after graduating, rising to $47,574 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 49% below the national median of $63,506 for this field, ranking 8th of 8 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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