Communication and Media Studies

Associate's degree · Butte College · Oroville, CA

CIP 09.01

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$39,968Median earnings 4 years after

—Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

25Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Communication and Media Studies at Butte College earn a median of $39,968. Nationally, associate's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $43,243 four years after graduating (middle half: $26,665–$60,636).

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Business Operations Support and Assistant ServicesUndergraduate certificate$33,478
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Accounting and Related ServicesUndergraduate certificate$44,175
Business Administration, Management and OperationsAssociate's degree$49,000
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsUndergraduate certificate$86,324
Health and Medical Administrative ServicesAssociate's degree$41,109
Health and Medical Administrative ServicesUndergraduate certificate$45,133
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesUndergraduate certificate$28,780
Precision Metal WorkingUndergraduate certificate$64,811
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/TechniciansUndergraduate certificate$46,909
Fire ProtectionAssociate's degree$52,959
Fire ProtectionUndergraduate certificate$67,238
Criminal Justice and CorrectionsAssociate's degree$46,677

Frequently asked questions

How much do Communication and Media Studies graduates from Butte College make?

The median salary is $39,968.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.