2023 Most Popular Communication & Media Studies Associate Degree Schools in Mississippi
Finding the Best Communication & Media Studies Associate Degree School for You
With 307 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, communication and media studies is the #27 most popular major in Mississippi.
Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Communication & Media Studies Associate Degree Schools in Mississippi ranking. Our analysis looked at 6 schools in Mississippi to see which associate degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Communication & Media Studies program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Communication & Media Studies Associate Degree Schools in Mississippi
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Communication & Media Studies Associate Degree Colleges.
Most Popular Mississippi Schools for an Associate in Communication & Media Studies
Our 2023 rankings named Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College the most popular school in Mississippi for communication and media studies students working on their associate degree. Located in the rural area of Perkinston, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Of the 11 students majoring in communications at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, 36% are male and 64% are female.
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The in-demand associate degree programs at Holmes Community College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular communication and media studies schools in Mississippi. Holmes Community College is a small public school located in the rural area of Goodman.
Of the 6 students majoring in communications at Holmes Community College, 50% are male and 50% are female.
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The in-demand associate degree programs at Copiah-Lincoln Community College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular communication and media studies schools in Mississippi. Located in the rural area of Wesson, Copiah-Lincoln Community College is a public college with a small student population.
Women make up 33% of the communications majors at the school.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means East Mississippi Community College is a great place for communication and media studies students working on their associate degree. EMCC is a small public school located in the remote area of Scooba.
Women make up 40% of the communications majors at the school.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Mississippi Delta Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Communication & Media Studies Associate Degree Schools in Mississippi list. Mississippi Delta Community College is a small public school located in the town of Moorhead.
Women make up 67% of the communications majors at the school.
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Coahoma Community College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Communication & Media Studies Associate Degree Schools in Mississippi ranking. Located in the rural area of Clarksdale, Coahoma Community College is a public college with a small student population.
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Request InformationBest Communication & Media Studies Colleges in the Southeast Region
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 795 |
| Virginia | 2,064 |
| North Carolina | 2,972 |
| Florida | 3,020 |
| Tennessee | 1,000 |
| Kentucky | 787 |
| South Carolina | 796 |
| Louisiana | 815 |
| Arkansas | 457 |
| Alabama | 968 |
| West Virginia | 214 |
Majors Related to Communications
One of 5 majors within the area of study, communication and media studies has other similar majors worth exploring.
Majors Similar to Communications
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 21,099 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 17,669 |
| Journalism | 13,552 |
| Communication & Journalism (Other) | 1,128 |
| Publishing | 336 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 6 schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to UNU-WIDER from Helsinki, Finland.
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