Communication & Media Studies at Central New Mexico Community College
If you plan to study Communication & Media Studies, consider the program at Central New Mexico Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Central New Mexico Community College is in Albuquerque, NM.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 62 communication & media studies degrees were awarded at Central New Mexico Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Central New Mexico Community College
Many students take online classes at Central New Mexico Community College. Among 19,342 students, 7,623 (39%) studied exclusively online and 5,536 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Media Studies Rankings at Central New Mexico Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Central New Mexico Community College’s Communication & Media Studies program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Mexico | #1 of 3 |
| Best Value | New Mexico | #1 of 3 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #1 of 70 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #34 of 71 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #39 of 772 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #436 of 776 |
Earnings for Communication & Media Studies Graduates from Central New Mexico Community College
Students who complete Central New Mexico Community College’s Communication & Media Studies program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $28,067 |
| 3 years | $30,316 |
| 4 years | $38,464 |
| 5 years | $44,060 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Communication & Media Studies graduates from Central New Mexico Community College report median earnings of $38,464, compared with $37,505 for all Central New Mexico Community College graduates — about 3% higher than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Communication & Media Studies graduates at Central New Mexico Community College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Communication & Media Studies graduates at Central New Mexico Community College are 73% women (45) and 27% men (17).
Communication & Media Studies Associate’s Program at Central New Mexico Community College
Among the 47 associate’s communication & media studies degrees awarded at Central New Mexico Community College, 70% were women (33) and 30% were men (14).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication & Media Studies associate’s degree recipients at Central New Mexico Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 28 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 4 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 74% of Communication & Media Studies associate’s degree recipients at Central New Mexico Community College, higher than the national average of 63%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Communication & Media Studies Concentrations at Central New Mexico Community College
The Communication & Media Studies program at Central New Mexico Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communications | 47 |
| Speech Communication | 15 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Communication & Media Studies Graduates
Students who finish Communication & Media Studies program at Central New Mexico Community College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Communication & Media Studies majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Public Relations Managers | $139,736 |
| Fundraisers | $118,069 |
| Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys | $108,419 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $103,749 |
| Editors | $100,346 |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | $96,169 |
| Fundraising Managers | $90,350 |
| News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | $74,101 |
| Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers | $70,619 |
| Media and Communication Workers, All Other | $69,171 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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