Associate Degrees in General Journalism
Education Levels of Journalism Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 472 people earned their associate degree in journalism. This earns it the #157 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in journalism at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 8,590 |
| Master’s Degree | 933 |
| Associate Degree | 472 |
| Basic Certificate | 27 |
| Graduate Certificate | 20 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 17 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 14 |
Earnings of Journalism Majors With Associate Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in journalism. About 53.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 218 |
| Women | 254 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of journalism associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 19 |
| Black or African American | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 212 |
| White | 150 |
| International Students | 6 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 43 |
Most Popular Journalism Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 107 colleges that offer an associate degree in journalism. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Fullerton College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for journalism majors who are seeking their associate degree. Each year, around 21,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their associate degree in journalism from Fullerton College. About 31% of this group were women, and 81% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for journalism majors who are seeking their associate degree is Santa Monica College. Each year, around 25,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their associate degree in journalism from SMC. About 53% of this group were women, and 65% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for journalism majors who are seeking their associate degree is Austin Community College District. Roughly 39,800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their associate degree in journalism from Austin Community College District. About 35% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for journalism majors who are seeking their associate degree is De Anza College. Each year, around 18,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their associate degree in journalism from De Anza College. About 83% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
College of Southern Nevada is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in journalism. Roughly 29,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their associate degree in journalism from CSN. About 90% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 6th most popular school in the country for journalism majors who are seeking their associate degree is Moorpark College. Roughly 14,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their associate degree in journalism from Moorpark College. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.
Bakersfield College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in journalism. Roughly 24,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their associate degree in journalism from Bakersfield College. Around 57% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 36% were women.
Saddleback College is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in journalism. Roughly 18,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their associate degree in journalism from Saddleback College. Of these students, 50% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 8th most popular school in the country for journalism majors who are seeking their associate degree is Mt. San Antonio College. Each year, around 28,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their associate degree in journalism from Mt. SAC. Of these students, 50% were women and 100% 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 College of the Canyons. Roughly 20,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their associate degree in journalism from College of the Canyons. Of these students, 17% were women and 75% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Santa Barbara City College is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in journalism. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their associate degree in journalism from SBCC. Of these students, 100% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 11th most popular school in the country for journalism majors who are seeking their associate degree is Fresno City College. Roughly 22,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their associate degree in journalism from Fresno City College. Around 71% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 29% were women.
The 13th most popular school in the country for journalism majors who are seeking their associate degree is Oklahoma City Community College. Each year, around 12,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their associate degree in journalism from OCCC. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
Pasadena City College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in journalism. Each year, around 25,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their associate degree in journalism from Pasadena City College. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
East Los Angeles College is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in journalism. Roughly 33,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their associate degree in journalism from East Los Angeles College. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
The 15th most popular school in the country for journalism majors who are seeking their associate degree is Cerritos College. Each year, around 20,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their associate degree in journalism from Cerritos College. Of these students, 50% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
El Paso Community College is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in journalism. Each year, around 26,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their associate degree in journalism from El Paso Community College. Of these students, 70% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
El Camino College is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in journalism. Each year, around 20,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their associate degree in journalism from El Camino College. Of these students, 40% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Rio Hondo College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in journalism. Each year, around 15,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their associate degree in journalism from RHCCD. Of these students, 23% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 18th most popular school in the country for journalism majors who are seeking their associate degree is Sierra College. Each year, around 17,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their associate degree in journalism from Sierra College. Of these students, 50% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to journalism that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Broadcast Journalism | 63 |
| Photojournalism | 10 |
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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