Undergraduate Certificate (1-2 yr)
Communication and Media Studies at Community College of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · See Communication and Media Studies nationally
Poor return
$-104,031 over 10 years
For graduates of Communication and Media Studies at Community College of Philadelphia.
On these figures the cost and debt outweigh the earnings premium.
$24,794
Earnings 1 year out as of 2024
$36,157
Earnings 5 years out as of 2024
$10,125
Median debt as of 2024
$-104,031
10-year net gain as of 2024
Communication and Media Studies at other colleges
How the same major’s ROI compares elsewhere.
| # | College | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | College of San Mateo San Mateo, CA | Certificate | $58,331 | — | +24,771% | Strong return |
| 2 | Santa Monica College Santa Monica, CA | Certificate | $62,391 | — | +6,158% | Strong return |
| 3 | Gavilan College Gilroy, CA | Certificate | $63,946 | — | +2,796% | Strong return |
| 4 | Saddleback College Mission Viejo, CA | Certificate | $53,689 | — | +1,993% | Strong return |
| 5 | Suffolk County Community College Selden, NY | Certificate | $52,717 | — | +1,368% | Strong return |
| 6 | Cerritos College Norwalk, CA | Certificate | $47,794 | — | +1,053% | Strong return |
| 7 | County College of Morris Randolph, NJ | Certificate | $52,713 | — | +767% | Strong return |
| 8 | Santa Barbara City College Santa Barbara, CA | Certificate | $54,515 | — | +741% | Strong return |
| 9 | Fresno City College Fresno, CA | Certificate | $48,933 | — | +387% | Strong return |
| 10 | Orange Coast College Costa Mesa, CA | Certificate | $45,040 | — | -94% | Poor return |
Other majors at Community College of Philadelphia
| Major | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Certificate | $89,117 | $13,158 | +2,541% | Strong return |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate | $77,211 | $11,459 | +1,902% | Strong return |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate | $59,431 | — | +1,112% | Strong return |
| Physical Sciences, General | Certificate | $58,668 | — | +1,048% | Strong return |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate | $53,771 | $14,500 | +410% | Strong return |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate | $49,543 | — | +281% | Strong return |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate | $49,374 | — | +267% | Strong return |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Certificate | $49,863 | $10,209 | +211% | Strong return |
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Communication and Media Studies at Community College of Philadelphia
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. ROI is computed by Degree Return — see how. Read the methodology. Data as of 2024.