Communication and Media Studies

Undergraduate certificate · Rochester Community and Technical College · Rochester, MN

CIP 09.01

$27,798Median earnings 1 year after graduating

—Median earnings 3 years after

—Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

16Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Communication and Media Studies at Rochester Community and Technical College earn a median of $27,798 one year after completing the program. 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 Rochester Community and Technical College make?

The median salary is $27,798 one year after graduation.

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