Communication & Media Studies at Community College of Philadelphia
If you are interested in studying Communication & Media Studies, consider the program at Community College of Philadelphia. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Community College of Philadelphia sits in Philadelphia, PA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 27 communication & media studies graduations were recorded at Community College of Philadelphia.
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Online & Distance Learning at Community College of Philadelphia
Distance learning is available at Community College of Philadelphia. Among 12,926 students, 5,205 (40%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,821 (37%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Media Studies Rankings at Community College of Philadelphia
Use these rankings to compare Community College of Philadelphia’s Communication & Media Studies program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #10 of 36 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #36 of 36 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #49 of 134 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #133 of 135 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #343 of 772 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #735 of 776 |
Earnings for Communication & Media Studies Graduates from Community College of Philadelphia
Graduates of Community College of Philadelphia’s Communication & Media Studies program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $23,596 |
| 2 years | $22,094 |
| 3 years | $26,471 |
| 4 years | $26,282 |
| 5 years | $36,157 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Communication & Media Studies graduates from Community College of Philadelphia report median earnings of $26,282, compared with $45,039 for all Community College of Philadelphia graduates — about 42% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Communication & Media Studies graduates from Community College of Philadelphia stands at $14,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Communication & Media Studies graduates at Community College of Philadelphia, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Communication & Media Studies graduates at Community College of Philadelphia are 59% women (16) and 41% men (11).
Communication & Media Studies Associate’s Program at Community College of Philadelphia
Of the 27 associate’s communication & media studies graduates at Community College of Philadelphia, 59% were women (16) and 41% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication & Media Studies associate’s degree recipients at Community College of Philadelphia.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 11 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 70% of Communication & Media Studies associate’s degree recipients at Community College of Philadelphia, above 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 Community College of Philadelphia
The Communication & Media Studies program at Community College of Philadelphia breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 27 |
Best-Paid Careers for Communication & Media Studies Graduates
Those who complete Communication & Media Studies program at Community College of Philadelphia pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-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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