Communication and Media Studies at Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, California • Associate's
Median Earnings
$39,902
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$39,902
Communication and Media Studies
National Average
$34,743
All schools, same program
School Average
$41,919
All programs at Orange Coast College
Program Details
Associate's
Credential Level
186
Completers (IPEDS)
267
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$39,902
Median Earnings
Communication and Media Studies at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Saddleback College | $51,302 | — |
| Moorpark College | $48,406 | — |
| Suffolk County Community College | $44,992 | — |
| County College of Morris | $42,550 | — |
| Santa Rosa Junior College | $42,115 | — |
| Monroe Community College | $41,052 | $9,375 |
| Orange Coast College (this school) | $39,902 | — |
| Montgomery County Community College | $39,407 | $11,000 |
| Cerritos College | $39,097 | — |
| Santa Monica College | $39,089 | — |
Other Programs at Orange Coast College
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $68,840 | — |
| Engineering, General | $51,347 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $42,637 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $42,508 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies (current) | $39,902 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $36,798 | — |
| Psychology, General | $29,286 | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $24,035 | — |
About the Data
Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023). Earnings are median earnings for graduates after completion. Debt figures represent the median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation.
Debt-to-earnings ratio compares cumulative debt to annual earnings. A ratio below 1.0 indicates that annual earnings exceed total debt, generally considered favorable. Estimated monthly payments assume a standard 10-year repayment plan.