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Associate-2% vs national median55 grads tracked

Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs at Western Wyoming Community College

Ranked 37th of 68 associate programs in Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$31,905
middle 50%: $23,944 – $41,695
Median · 5 years out
$40,342
middle 50%: $31,485 – $69,154
Median · 10 years out
$53,696
middle 50%: $36,903 – $97,392

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 Western Wyoming Community College's associate program in Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs earn a median $31,905 one year after graduating, rising to $53,696 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 2% below the national median of $41,174 for this field, ranking 37th 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
10 yrs
≈ $12,090 total interest

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