Communication & Media Studies at Sinclair Community College
If you are interested in studying Communication & Media Studies, take a look at what Sinclair Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Sinclair Community College is located in Dayton, OH.
During the most recent reporting year, 24 communication & media studies graduations were recorded at Sinclair Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Sinclair Community College
Online coursework is an option at Sinclair Community College. Of 19,415 students, 7,234 (37%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,060 (21%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Media Studies Rankings at Sinclair Community College
Use these rankings to compare Sinclair Community College’s Communication & Media Studies program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Ohio | #1 of 23 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #2 of 98 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #20 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #76 of 98 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #100 of 772 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #591 of 776 |
Earnings for Communication & Media Studies Graduates from Sinclair Community College
Those who finish Sinclair Community College’s Communication & Media Studies program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $20,874 |
| 2 years | $22,989 |
| 3 years | $28,261 |
| 4 years | $28,922 |
| 5 years | $38,860 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Communication & Media Studies graduates from Sinclair Community College take home a median $28,922, compared with $40,990 for all Sinclair Community College graduates — about 29% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Communication & Media Studies graduates from Sinclair Community College stands at $11,944.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Communication & Media Studies graduates at Sinclair Community College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Communication & Media Studies graduates at Sinclair Community College are 50% women (12) and 50% men (12).
Communication & Media Studies Associate’s Program at Sinclair Community College
Of the 24 associate’s communication & media studies graduates at Sinclair Community College, 50% were women (12) and 50% were men (12).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication & Media Studies associate’s degree recipients at Sinclair Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 16 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
Minority students account for 21% of Communication & Media Studies associate’s degree recipients at Sinclair 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 Sinclair Community College
The Communication & Media Studies program at Sinclair Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Speech Communication | 24 |
Best-Paid Careers for Communication & Media Studies Graduates
Graduates of the Communication & Media Studies program at Sinclair Community College go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for Communication & Media Studies graduates, 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.