Communication and Media Studies at El Paso Community College
Ranked 30th 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 El Paso Community College's associate program in Communication and Media Studies earn a median $26,593 one year after graduating, rising to $45,751 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 6% below the national median of $40,654 for this field, ranking 30th 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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