Communication and Media Studies at Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, California • Associate's
Median Earnings
$39,089
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$39,089
Communication and Media Studies
National Average
$34,743
All schools, same program
School Average
$46,777
All programs at Santa Monica College
Program Details
Associate's
Credential Level
188
Completers (IPEDS)
267
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$39,089
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 | $39,902 | — |
| Montgomery County Community College | $39,407 | $11,000 |
| Cerritos College | $39,097 | — |
| Santa Monica College (this school) | $39,089 | — |
Other Programs at Santa Monica College
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $70,456 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $43,398 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies (current) | $39,089 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $34,165 | — |
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.