Communication and Media Studies
Associate's degree · Suffolk County Community College · Selden, NY
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$49,227Median earnings 4 years after
$52,717Median 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 Suffolk County Community College earn a median of $49,227. Nationally, associate's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $43,243 four years after graduating (middle half: $26,665–$60,636).
Communication and Media Studies (Associate's degree) at other New York schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Onondaga Community College Syracuse | $29,915 | $10,085 |
| Nassau Community College Garden City | $29,016 | $10,875 |
| 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 Suffolk County Community College make?
The median salary is $49,227 and $52,717 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.