Communication and Media Studies at Collin County Community College District
Ranked 2nd of 35 associate programs in Communication and Media Studies by 5-year earnings.
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Communication and Media Studies (associate) graduates.
Graduates of Collin County Community College District's associate program in Communication and Media Studies earn a median $33,128 one year after graduating, rising to $54,757 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 35% above the national median of $40,654 for this field, ranking 2nd 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.
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