Program Overview

Liberal Arts and Sciences: Media Studies at Cerritos College

Associate of Arts

These courses introduce the student to the role and impact of the mass media and their images in society and provide an exploratory introduction to several mass media major areas of study. This area of emphasis will prepare students for possible baccalaureate degree majors in journalism, mass communications, entertainment and media studies, broadcasting, film, and public relations. Students pursuing these studies may seek careers in screen writing, film and entertainment, mass communications, media, law, education, and journalism.

Salary, Growth and Careers

Salary

Careers associated with this program have a salary range from $45,000 to over $239,000 with an average salary of $109,000.

Growth

Career opportunities for this program are expected to grow nationwide from 2022 to 2032.

Careers

• Postsecondary Teachers, All Other
  • Education Level: Doctoral or professional degree
  • Job Growth: +5.9%
  • Average Salary: $105,000
  • Salary Range: $50,000 - $165,000
• Archivists
  • Education Level: Master's degree
  • Job Growth: +8.2%
  • Average Salary: $70,000
  • Salary Range: $45,000 - $88,000
• Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary
  • Education Level: Doctoral or professional degree
  • Job Growth: +3.9%
  • Average Salary: $130,000
  • Salary Range: $85,000 - $163,000
• Curators
  • Education Level: Master's degree
  • Job Growth: +11.1%
  • Average Salary: $83,000
  • Salary Range: $60,000 - $99,000
• English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
  • Education Level: Doctoral or professional degree
  • Job Growth: +1.2%
  • Average Salary: $126,000
  • Salary Range: $82,000 - $150,000
• Personal Service Managers, All Other; Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling; and Managers, All Other
  • Education Level: Bachelor's degree
  • Job Growth: +7.4%
  • Average Salary: $141,000
  • Salary Range: $77,000 - $239,000+