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Communication & Media Studies at San Diego Mesa College

Communication & Media Studies at San Diego Mesa College

What traits are you looking for in a school for Communication & Media Studies, take a look at what San Diego Mesa College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

San Diego Mesa College sits in San Diego, CA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 54 communication & media studies degrees were granted at San Diego Mesa College.

Studying Online at San Diego Mesa College

Distance learning is available at San Diego Mesa College. Among 19,212 students, 7,447 (39%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,848 (25%) took at least some classes online.

Communication & Media Studies Rankings at San Diego Mesa College

Use these rankings to compare San Diego Mesa College’s Communication & Media Studies program to other colleges that offer this major.

Associate-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Far Western (Region) #3 of 162
Best Value California #4 of 133
Best Value Nationwide #19 of 772
Best Schools (Quality) California #69 of 133
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #88 of 162
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #351 of 776

Earnings for Communication & Media Studies Graduates from San Diego Mesa College

Graduates of San Diego Mesa College’s Communication & Media Studies program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Communication & Media Studies at San Diego Mesa College
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $21,961
4 years $27,650
5 years $41,041

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Communication & Media Studies graduates from San Diego Mesa College report median earnings of $27,650, compared with $38,199 for all San Diego Mesa College graduates — about 28% lower than the school-wide median.

Communication & Media Studies earnings compared with all majors at San Diego Mesa College

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Communication & Media Studies graduates at San Diego Mesa College, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Communication & Media Studies graduates at San Diego Mesa College are 65% women (35) and 35% men (19).

Communication & Media Studies Associate’s Program at San Diego Mesa College

Of the 54 associate’s communication & media studies degrees awarded at San Diego Mesa College, 65% were women (35) and 35% were men (19).

San Diego Mesa College gender breakdown of Communication & Media Studies Associate's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication & Media Studies associate’s degree recipients at San Diego Mesa College.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 23
Hispanic / Latino 19
Black / African American 6
Asian 4
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1
Two or More Races 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Communication & Media Studies majors at San Diego Mesa College

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 57% of Communication & Media Studies associate’s degree recipients at San Diego Mesa 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 San Diego Mesa College

The Communication & Media Studies program at San Diego Mesa College offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Speech Communication 54

Highest-Paying Careers for Communication & Media Studies Graduates

Students who finish Communication & Media Studies program at San Diego Mesa College pursue many career paths. Below are 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

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