Communication and Media Studies at South Texas College
Ranked 18th 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 South Texas College's associate program in Communication and Media Studies earn a median $30,143 one year after graduating, rising to $41,818 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 3% above the national median of $40,654 for this field, ranking 18th 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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