Communication and Media Studies

Associate's degree · Nassau Community College · Garden City, NY

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$29,016Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$47,054Median earnings 4 years after
$40,317Median earnings 5 years after
$10,875Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Communication and Media Studies at Nassau Community College earn a median of $29,016 one year after completing the program. Nationally, associate's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $43,243 four years after graduating (middle half: $26,665–$60,636). Median debt is $10,875, about 37% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Communication and Media Studies (Associate's degree) at other New York schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Onondaga Community College
Syracuse
$29,915$10,085
Monroe Community College
Rochester
$27,123$9,375
CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College
New York
$26,437$8,600
CUNY LaGuardia Community College
Long Island City
$23,307—
Dutchess Community College
Poughkeepsie
$17,585$8,937

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $29,016 one year after graduation and $40,317 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $10,875.

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