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Associate+11% vs national median94 grads tracked

Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs at Laramie County Community College

Ranked 16th of 68 associate programs in Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$34,388
middle 50%: $21,843 – $44,711
Median · 5 years out
$45,751
middle 50%: $31,750 – $54,615
Median · 10 years out
$52,636
middle 50%: $37,316 – $68,521

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 Laramie County Community College's associate program in Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs earn a median $34,388 one year after graduating, rising to $52,636 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 11% above the national median of $41,174 for this field, ranking 16th 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
9.3 yrs
≈ $10,794 total interest

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