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Associate-12% vs national median47 grads tracked

Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs at Tyler Junior College

Ranked 58th of 68 associate programs in Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$29,704
middle 50%: $23,049 – $36,215
Median · 5 years out
$36,215
middle 50%: $30,560 – $100,394
Median · 10 years out
n/a
not enough graduates to report

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 Tyler Junior College's associate program in Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs earn a median $29,704 one year after graduating, rising to $36,215 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 12% below the national median of $41,174 for this field, ranking 58th 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.

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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
12.8 yrs
≈ $14,840 total interest

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