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Associate-3% vs national median68 grads tracked

Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs at South Plains College

Ranked 40th of 68 associate programs in Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$26,197
middle 50%: $18,356 – $42,371
Median · 5 years out
$39,884
middle 50%: $29,904 – $57,063
Median · 10 years out
$68,626
middle 50%: $53,578 – $95,349

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs (associate) graduates.

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

Graduates of South Plains College's associate program in Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs earn a median $26,197 one year after graduating, rising to $68,626 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 3% below the national median of $41,174 for this field, ranking 40th of 68 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
9.7 yrs
≈ $12,643 total interest

Same major at other universities

Dutchess Community College
$40,654 · 5 yrs out
Mohawk Valley Community College - SUNY Office of Community Colleges
$40,342 · 5 yrs out
Northwest College
$40,342 · 5 yrs out
Western Wyoming Community College
$40,342 · 5 yrs out
Oklahoma City Community College
$40,342 · 5 yrs out
Century College
$40,057 · 5 yrs out
Monroe Community College
$39,821 · 5 yrs out
Erie Community College
$39,719 · 5 yrs out
Herkimer County Community College - SUNY Office of Community Colleges
$39,601 · 5 yrs out
Southern Maine Community College
$39,290 · 5 yrs out
Del Mar College
$39,222 · 5 yrs out
Genesee Community College
$39,163 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at South Plains College

Engineering (Associate)
$90,582 · 5 yrs out
Engineering, General (Associate)
$90,582 · 5 yrs out
Construction Trades (Associate)
$87,772 · 5 yrs out
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers (Associate)
$87,772 · 5 yrs out
Construction Trades (Certificate)
$86,981 · 5 yrs out
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers (Certificate)
$86,981 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate)
$81,251 · 5 yrs out
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$78,278 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Associate)
$72,172 · 5 yrs out
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) (Associate)
$70,298 · 5 yrs out
Fire Protection (Certificate)
$67,403 · 5 yrs out
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$66,891 · 5 yrs out

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