Associate Degrees in Communication & Journalism (Other)
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Education Levels of Other Communications Majors
In 2020-2021, 71 earned their associate degree in other communications. This earns it the #197 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in other communications at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 693 |
| Master’s Degree | 314 |
| Associate Degree | 71 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 19 |
| Graduate Certificate | 17 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 10 |
| Basic Certificate | 4 |
Earnings of Other Communications Majors With Associate Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for other communications majors with their associate degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in other communications is $17,500. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $17,500 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $17,500.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in other communications. About 59.2% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 29 |
| Women | 42 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of other communications associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 46 |
| International Students | 2 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 3 |
Most Popular Other Communications Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 13 colleges that offer an associate degree in other communications. Learn more about the most popular 13 below:
Harrisburg Area Community College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for other communications majors who are seeking their associate degree. Each year, around 15,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 33 people received their associate degree in other communications from HACC. About 48% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Delaware County Community College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in other communications. Each year, around 9,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 associate degrees were handed out to other communications majors at Delaware County Community College. About 56% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for other communications majors who are seeking their associate degree is Ivy Tech Community College. Each year, around 63,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 people received their associate degree in other communications from Ivy Tech Community College. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.
Mt. San Antonio College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in other communications. Each year, around 28,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The other communications program at Mt. San Antonio College awarded 9 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 89% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
The 5th most popular school in the country for other communications majors who are seeking their associate degree is Harford Community College. The other communications program at Harford Community College awarded 8 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 100% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
San Jose City College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in other communications. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 associate degrees were handed out to other communications majors at San Jose City College. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Immaculata University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in other communications. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $26,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,780 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 people received their associate degree in other communications from Immaculata. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 6th most popular school in the country for other communications majors who are seeking their associate degree is Diablo Valley College. The other communications program at Diablo Valley College awarded 1 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to other communications that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 6,434 |
| Radio, TV & Digital Communication | 1,367 |
| Journalism | 676 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 448 |
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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