Communication and Media Studies

Undergraduate certificate · Cabrillo College · Aptos, CA

CIP 09.01

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$53,531Median earnings 4 years after

$45,135Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

25Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Communication and Media Studies at Cabrillo College earn a median of $53,531. Nationally, undergraduate certificate graduates in this field earn a median of $43,761 four years after graduating (middle half: $26,200–$62,921).

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $53,531 and $45,135 after five years.

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