Associate Degrees in Journalism
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Education Levels of Journalism Majors
In 2020-2021, 676 associate degrees were awarded to journalism majors. This makes it the 110th most popular associate degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in journalism at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 11,502 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,181 |
| Associate Degree | 676 |
| Basic Certificate | 111 |
| Graduate Certificate | 41 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 25 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 16 |
Earnings of Journalism Majors With Associate Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for journalism majors with their associate degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for journalism majors who have their associate degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in journalism. About 60.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 267 |
| Women | 409 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of journalism associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 34 |
| Black or African American | 52 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 297 |
| White | 216 |
| International Students | 19 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 58 |
Most Popular Journalism Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 117 colleges that offer an associate degree in journalism. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for journalism students seekingan associate degree is Fullerton College. Roughly 21,400 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 36 people received their associate degree in journalism from Fullerton College. Of these students, 69% were women and 72% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for journalism majors who are seeking their associate degree is Onondaga Community College. Roughly 8,500 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 25 people received their associate degree in journalism from OCC. Of these students, 20% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Santa Monica College is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in journalism. Roughly 25,900 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 24 people received their associate degree in journalism from SMC. Of these students, 71% were women and 46% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for journalism majors who are seeking their associate degree is De Anza College. Roughly 18,600 attend the school each year. The journalism program at De Anza College awarded 22 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 59% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women.
Austin Community College District comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in journalism. Each year, around 39,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 22 associate degrees were handed out to journalism majors at Austin Community College District. Of these students, 77% were women and 59% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Ocean County College is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in journalism. Each year, around 7,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 associate degrees were handed out to journalism majors at OCC. Of these students, 35% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
College of Southern Nevada is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in journalism. Each year, around 29,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 associate degrees were handed out to journalism majors at CSN. About 65% of this group were women, and 80% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Moorpark College is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in journalism. Each year, around 14,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 associate degrees were handed out to journalism majors at Moorpark College. Around 63% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women.
Bakersfield College is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in journalism. Each year, around 24,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The journalism program at Bakersfield College awarded 18 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 94% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.
The 10th most popular school in the country for journalism majors who are seeking their associate degree is Saddleback College. Each year, around 18,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The journalism program at Saddleback College awarded 17 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 53% were women and 65% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 10th most popular school in the country for journalism majors who are seeking their associate degree is Mt. San Antonio College. Roughly 28,300 attend the school each year. The journalism program at Mt. San Antonio College awarded 17 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 71% were women and 82% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 12th most popular school in the country for journalism majors who are seeking their associate degree is College of the Canyons. Each year, around 20,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 associate degrees were handed out to journalism majors at College of the Canyons. Of these students, 75% were women and 56% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Fresno City College is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in journalism. Each year, around 22,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 people received their associate degree in journalism from Fresno City College. Of these students, 73% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 13th most popular school in the country for journalism majors who are seeking their associate degree is Santa Barbara City College. Each year, around 12,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 associate degrees were handed out to journalism majors at SBCC. Around 53% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 53% were women.
The 15th most popular school in the country for journalism majors who are seeking their associate degree is Oklahoma City Community College. Roughly 12,200 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 associate degrees were handed out to journalism majors at OCCC. Of these students, 57% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Pasadena City College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in journalism. Roughly 25,000 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 people received their associate degree in journalism from Pasadena City College. About 69% of this group were women, and 69% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 17th most popular school in the country for journalism majors who are seeking their associate degree is Cerritos College. Roughly 20,400 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 people received their associate degree in journalism from Cerritos College. Around 83% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were women.
East Los Angeles College is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in journalism. Each year, around 33,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The journalism program at East Los Angeles College awarded 12 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 92% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 42% were women.
The 17th most popular school in the country for journalism majors who are seeking their associate degree is El Paso Community College. Roughly 26,000 attend the school each year. The journalism program at El Paso Community College awarded 12 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 83% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were women.
El Camino College is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in journalism. Roughly 20,400 attend the school each year. The journalism program at El Camino College awarded 11 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 73% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to journalism that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 6,434 |
| Radio, TV & Digital Communication | 1,367 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 448 |
| Other Communication & Journalism | 71 |
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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