Communication and Media Studies at SUNY Westchester Community College
Associate's Degree
Compare to Similar Programs in New York
Communication and Media Studies associates's programs at peer institutions in New York (22 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUNY Westchester Community College | $26,780* | — | — | — |
| Onondaga Community College | $29,915* | — | $11,833 | 0.40 |
| Nassau Community College | $29,016* | $33,582 | $11,000 | 0.38 |
| Monroe Community College | $27,123* | $41,052 | $9,750 | 0.36 |
| CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College | $26,437* | $34,390 | $8,643 | 0.33 |
| CUNY LaGuardia Community College | $23,307* | $33,457 | $8,511 | 0.37 |
| National Median | $27,123* | — | $11,944 | 0.44 |
Other Communication and Media Studies Programs in New York
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across New York schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Onondaga Community College Syracuse | $6,042 | $29,915 | $11,833 |
| Nassau Community College Garden City | $6,330 | $29,016 | $11,000 |
| Monroe Community College Rochester | $5,856 | $27,123 | $9,750 |
| CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College New York | $5,170 | $26,437 | $8,643 |
| CUNY LaGuardia Community College Long Island City | $5,218 | $23,307 | $8,511 |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At SUNY Westchester Community College, approximately 35% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 6 similar programs in NY. Actual outcomes may vary.