Communication and Media Studies

Associate's degree · Salt Lake Community College · Salt Lake City, UT

CIP 09.01

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$56,408Median earnings 4 years after

$42,285Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

48Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Communication and Media Studies at Salt Lake Community College earn a median of $56,408. 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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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $56,408 and $42,285 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.