Associate Degrees in Communication & Journalism
Education Levels of Communication & Journalism Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 7,439 people earned their associate degree in communication & journalism. This earns it the #17 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in communication & journalism at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 82,134 |
| Master’s Degree | 12,991 |
| Associate Degree | 7,439 |
| Basic Certificate | 3,716 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 1,663 |
| Graduate Certificate | 804 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 685 |
Earnings of Communication & Journalism Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in communication & journalism is $26,437. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $21,484 and the high is $29,915.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in communication & journalism is $26,909. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $26,909 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $26,909.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in communication & journalism. About 55.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 3,312 |
| Women | 4,127 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of communication & journalism associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 557 |
| Black or African American | 689 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,764 |
| White | 2,608 |
| International Students | 163 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 658 |
Most Popular Communication & Journalism Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 393 colleges that offer an associate degree in communication & journalism. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Fashion Institute of Technology tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for communication & journalism majors who are seeking their associate degree. Each year, around 8,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,170 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,542 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 318 people received their associate degree in communication & journalism from FIT SUNY. Around 53% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women. Fashion Institute of Technology communication & journalism graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $26,437.
Long Beach City College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in communication & journalism. Each year, around 23,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 231 people received their associate degree in communication & journalism from Long Beach City College. About 58% of this group were women, and 85% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Long Beach City College communication & journalism graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $26,437.
Santa Monica College is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in communication & journalism. Roughly 25,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 219 people received their associate degree in communication & journalism from SMC. Around 63% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women. Santa Monica College communication & journalism graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $26,437.
Pasadena City College is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in communication & journalism. Roughly 25,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 203 people received their associate degree in communication & journalism from Pasadena City College. About 54% of this group were women, and 86% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in communication & journalism at Pasadena City College make a median salary of 26,437.
Fullerton College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in communication & journalism. Roughly 21,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 190 people received their associate degree in communication & journalism from Fullerton College. Of these students, 42% were women and 76% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in communication & journalism at Fullerton College make a median salary of 26,437.
Mt. San Antonio College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in communication & journalism. Roughly 28,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 182 people received their associate degree in communication & journalism from Mt. SAC. Around 89% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 39% were women. Data shows that Mt. SAC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $26,437.
Santa Barbara City College is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in communication & journalism. Each year, around 12,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 181 people received their associate degree in communication & journalism from SBCC. About 69% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Santa Barbara City College communication & journalism graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $26,437.
Chaffey College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in communication & journalism. Roughly 20,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 172 people received their associate degree in communication & journalism from Chaffey College. About 48% of this group were women, and 75% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Chaffey College communication & journalism graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $26,437.
Orange Coast College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in communication & journalism. Roughly 18,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 168 people received their associate degree in communication & journalism from Orange Coast College. About 57% of this group were women, and 58% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Orange Coast College communication & journalism graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $26,437.
Saddleback College is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in communication & journalism. Each year, around 18,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 166 people received their associate degree in communication & journalism from Saddleback College. Around 45% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 49% were women. Saddleback College communication & journalism graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $26,437.
De Anza College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in communication & journalism. Roughly 18,600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 145 people received their associate degree in communication & journalism from De Anza College. About 57% of this group were women, and 72% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that De Anza College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $26,437.
Diablo Valley College is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in communication & journalism. Roughly 18,600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 140 people received their associate degree in communication & journalism from Diablo Valley. About 48% of this group were women, and 69% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Diablo Valley College communication & journalism graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $26,437.
The 13th most popular school in the country for communication & journalism majors who are seeking their associate degree is Moorpark College. Each year, around 14,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 137 people received their associate degree in communication & journalism from Moorpark College. Of these students, 56% were women and 49% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Moorpark College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $26,437.
Bakersfield College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in communication & journalism. Each year, around 24,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 137 people received their associate degree in communication & journalism from Bakersfield College. About 50% of this group were women, and 68% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Bakersfield College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $26,437.
El Camino College is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in communication & journalism. Roughly 20,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 136 people received their associate degree in communication & journalism from El Camino College. Around 75% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in communication & journalism at El Camino College make a median salary of 26,437.
The 16th most popular school in the country for communication & journalism majors who are seeking their associate degree is Los Angeles Valley College. Roughly 15,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 114 people received their associate degree in communication & journalism from LAVC. About 46% of this group were women, and 72% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in communication & journalism at Los Angeles Valley College make a median salary of 26,437.
College of the Canyons comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in communication & journalism. Each year, around 20,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 102 people received their associate degree in communication & journalism from College of the Canyons. About 46% of this group were women, and 61% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. College of the Canyons communication & journalism graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $26,437.
The 18th most popular school in the country for communication & journalism majors who are seeking their associate degree is Borough of Manhattan Community College. Each year, around 22,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 101 people received their associate degree in communication & journalism from BMCC. About 62% of this group were women, and 87% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that BMCC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $26,437.
Austin Community College District is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in communication & journalism. Each year, around 39,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 99 people received their associate degree in communication & journalism from Austin Community College District. Around 48% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in communication & journalism at Austin Community College District make a median salary of 26,437.
Foothill College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in communication & journalism. Each year, around 14,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 93 people received their associate degree in communication & journalism from Foothill College. About 55% of this group were women, and 82% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Foothill College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $26,437.
Explore Major by State
Alabama
Arkansas
Connecticut
Florida
Idaho
Iowa
Louisiana
Massachusetts
Mississippi
Nebraska
New Jersey
North Carolina
Oklahoma
Rhode Island
Tennessee
Vermont
West Virginia
Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to communication & journalism that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Humanities | 354,442 |
| Social Sciences | 22,137 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 8,930 |
| English Language & Literature | 3,138 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 2,468 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
- Image Credit: By Josh Hallett under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
Course Advisor provides higher-education, college and university, degree, program, career, salary, and other helpful information to students, faculty, institutions, and other internet audiences. Presented information and data are subject to change. Inclusion on this website does not imply or represent a direct relationship with the company, school, or brand. Information, though believed correct at time of publication, may not be correct, and no warranty is provided. Contact the schools to verify any information before relying on it. Financial aid may be available for those who qualify. The displayed options may include sponsored or recommended results, not necessarily based on your preferences.
© Course Advisor – All Rights Reserved.