Communication and Media Studies

Associate's degree · Santa Ana College · Santa Ana, CA

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—Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$47,880Median earnings 4 years after

—Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

28Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Communication and Media Studies at Santa Ana College earn a median of $47,880. 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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Fire ProtectionUndergraduate certificate$46,660
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Business Administration, Management and OperationsAssociate's degree$30,315
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate's degree$30,117
Allied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesAssociate's degree$28,687
Allied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesUndergraduate certificate$28,200
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesUndergraduate certificate$27,782
Biological and Physical SciencesAssociate's degree$25,393
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesUndergraduate certificate$23,863
Fine and Studio ArtsAssociate's degree$29,816
SociologyAssociate's degree$45,161
Communication Disorders Sciences and ServicesAssociate's degree$45,971
Business Administration, Management and OperationsUndergraduate certificate$47,100
Accounting and Related ServicesUndergraduate certificate$56,282
Accounting and Related ServicesAssociate's degree$54,492
Business Operations Support and Assistant ServicesUndergraduate certificate$55,898
International BusinessUndergraduate certificate$54,920

Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $47,880.

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