Associate Degrees in Communication & Journalism
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Education Levels of Communication & Journalism Majors
In 2020-2021, 8,996 earned their associate degree in communication and 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 and journalism at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 94,757 |
| Master’s Degree | 10,997 |
| Associate Degree | 8,996 |
| Basic Certificate | 3,208 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 1,368 |
| Graduate Certificate | 712 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 533 |
Earnings of Communication & Journalism Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in communication and journalism is $22,129. 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 $19,529 and the high is $24,414.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in communication and journalism is $11,750. 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, $15,875 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $9,300.
The median monthly payment of a communication and journalism graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $244.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in communication and journalism. About 59.2% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 3,667 |
| Women | 5,329 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of communication and journalism associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 655 |
| Black or African American | 756 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,445 |
| White | 3,180 |
| International Students | 178 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 782 |
Most Popular Communication & Journalism Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 393 colleges that offer an associate degree in communication and journalism. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for communication and journalism students seekingan associate degree is Fashion Institute of Technology. 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 2020-2021 academic year, 318 people received their associate degree in communication and journalism from FIT SUNY. Of these students, 89% were women and 48% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Long Beach City College is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in communication and journalism. Each year, around 23,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 231 associate degrees were handed out to communication and journalism majors at Long Beach City College. Around 85% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.
Santa Monica College is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in communication and journalism. Roughly 25,900 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 219 associate degrees were handed out to communication and journalism majors at SMC. Of these students, 65% were women and 63% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for communication and journalism majors who are seeking their associate degree is Pasadena City College. Roughly 25,000 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 203 associate degrees were handed out to communication and journalism majors at Pasadena City College. About 55% of this group were women, and 80% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Fullerton College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in communication and journalism. Roughly 21,400 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 190 people received their associate degree in communication and journalism from Fullerton College. Of these students, 60% were women and 78% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Mt. San Antonio College is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in communication and journalism. Roughly 28,300 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 182 associate degrees were handed out to communication and journalism majors at Mt. SAC. About 55% of this group were women, and 89% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Santa Barbara City College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in communication and journalism. Each year, around 12,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 181 people received their associate degree in communication and journalism from SBCC. About 64% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Chaffey College is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in communication and journalism. Roughly 20,000 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 172 associate degrees were handed out to communication and journalism majors at Chaffey College. About 63% of this group were women, and 85% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 9th most popular school in the country for communication and journalism majors who are seeking their associate degree is Orange Coast College. Roughly 18,100 attend the school each year. The communication and journalism program at Orange Coast College awarded 168 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 61% of this group were women, and 52% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Saddleback College is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in communication and journalism. Each year, around 18,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The communication and journalism program at Saddleback College awarded 166 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 57% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 11th most popular school in the country for communication and journalism majors who are seeking their associate degree is De Anza College. Roughly 18,600 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 145 people received their associate degree in communication and journalism from De Anza College. About 64% of this group were women, and 74% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Diablo Valley College is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in communication and journalism. Roughly 18,600 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 140 associate degrees were handed out to communication and journalism majors at Diablo Valley. Of these students, 52% were women and 58% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Moorpark College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in communication and journalism. Each year, around 14,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 137 people received their associate degree in communication and journalism from Moorpark College. About 58% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 13th most popular school in the country for communication and journalism majors who are seeking their associate degree is Bakersfield College. Each year, around 24,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 137 people received their associate degree in communication and journalism from Bakersfield College. Around 84% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were women.
The 15th most popular school in the country for communication and journalism majors who are seeking their associate degree is El Camino College. Roughly 20,400 attend the school each year. The communication and journalism program at El Camino College awarded 136 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 61% of this group were women, and 84% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 16th most popular school in the country for communication and journalism majors who are seeking their associate degree is Los Angeles Valley College. Roughly 15,900 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 114 associate degrees were handed out to communication and journalism majors at LAVC. About 50% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
College of the Canyons comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in communication and journalism. Each year, around 20,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 102 people received their associate degree in communication and journalism from College of the Canyons. Around 61% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 72% were women.
Borough of Manhattan Community College is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in communication and journalism. Each year, around 22,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 101 associate degrees were handed out to communication and journalism majors at BMCC. Around 75% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 66% were women.
Austin Community College District is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in communication and journalism. Each year, around 39,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 99 people received their associate degree in communication and journalism from Austin Community College District. Of these students, 64% were women and 52% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Foothill College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in communication and journalism. Each year, around 14,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 93 people received their associate degree in communication and journalism from Foothill College. Around 75% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women.
Communication & Journalism Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 6,434 |
| Radio, TV & Digital Communication | 1,367 |
| Journalism | 676 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 448 |
| Other Communication & Journalism | 71 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to communication and journalism that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 26,277 |
| Psychology | 18,787 |
| Education | 18,306 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 9,787 |
| History | 2,558 |
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
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