Communication & Media Studies at Nassau Community College
If you are interested in studying Communication & Media Studies, take a look at what Nassau Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Nassau Community College is in Garden City, NY.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 38 communication & media studies graduations were recorded at Nassau Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Nassau Community College
Distance learning is available at Nassau Community College. Among 12,301 students, 1,413 (11%) studied exclusively online and 3,493 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Media Studies Rankings at Nassau Community College
Use these rankings to compare Nassau Community College’s Communication & Media Studies program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #8 of 134 |
| Best Value | New York | #9 of 59 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #32 of 60 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #55 of 772 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #70 of 135 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #355 of 776 |
Earnings for Communication & Media Studies Graduates from Nassau Community College
Those who finish Nassau 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 | $24,426 |
| 2 years | $18,771 |
| 3 years | $26,936 |
| 4 years | $33,582 |
| 5 years | $40,317 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Communication & Media Studies graduates from Nassau Community College report median earnings of $33,582, compared with $47,708 for all Nassau Community College graduates — about 30% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Communication & Media Studies graduates from Nassau Community College is $11,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Communication & Media Studies graduates at Nassau Community College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Communication & Media Studies graduates at Nassau Community College are 66% women (25) and 34% men (13).
Communication & Media Studies Associate’s Program at Nassau Community College
Among the 38 associate’s communication & media studies degrees awarded at Nassau Community College, 66% were women (25) and 34% were men (13).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication & Media Studies associate’s degree recipients at Nassau Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 15 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 9 |
| Black / African American | 11 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 55% of Communication & Media Studies associate’s degree recipients at Nassau Community College, lower 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 Nassau Community College
The Communication & Media Studies program at Nassau Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Speech Communication | 18 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 20 |
Top-Paying Careers for Communication & Media Studies Graduates
Students who finish Communication & Media Studies program at Nassau Community College pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid 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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