Other Communication & Journalism Associate Degrees
There are 67 schools in the United States where you can earn aassociate degree in Other Communication & Journalism. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about39% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 7.1% of Other Communication & Journalism graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Other Communication & Journalism Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,080 people earned theirOther Communication & Journalism majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Other Communication & Journalism at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 3 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 70 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 599 |
| Master’s Degree | 405 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 3 |
Earnings of Other Communication & Journalism Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Other Communication & Journalism of $56,218 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $46,186 |
| 4 years | $56,218 |
| 5 years | $65,130 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Other Communication & Journalism majors who have their associate degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in Other Communication & Journalism. About 60.0% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 28 |
| Women | 42 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Other Communication & Journalism graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 38 | 54.3% |
| Asian | 3 | 4.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 | 11.4% |
| Black or African American | 15 | 21.4% |
| Race Unknown | 1 | 1.4% |
| International Students | 5 | 7.1% |
This degree is moderately popular with international students. Around 7.1% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Other Communication & Journalism Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 99 colleges that offer a associate degree in Other Communication & Journalism. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Other Communication & Journalism students seeking a associate degree is Howard University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 137 people received their associate degree in Other Communication & Journalism from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
High Point University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Other Communication & Journalism. This school awarded 129 associate degrees in Other Communication & Journalism in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
New York University is a popular choice for Other Communication & Journalism majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 100 people received their associate degree in Other Communication & Journalism from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Other Communication & Journalism here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Norfolk State University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Other Communication & Journalism. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their associate degree in Other Communication & Journalism from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Other Communication & Journalism. This school awarded 47 associate degrees in Other Communication & Journalism in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Other Communication & Journalism here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Gonzaga University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Other Communication & Journalism. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their associate degree in Other Communication & Journalism from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-World Campus is a popular choice for Other Communication & Journalism majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 38 associate degrees in Other Communication & Journalism in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Other Communication & Journalism here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Nebraska at Omaha is a popular choice for Other Communication & Journalism majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 37 associate degrees in Other Communication & Journalism in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Other Communication & Journalism. This school awarded 33 associate degrees in Other Communication & Journalism in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Berry College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Other Communication & Journalism. This school awarded 32 associate degrees in Other Communication & Journalism in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Other Communication & Journalism here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Fordham University is a popular choice for Other Communication & Journalism majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their associate degree in Other Communication & Journalism from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Harrisburg Area Community College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Other Communication & Journalism. This school awarded 22 associate degrees in Other Communication & Journalism in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Other Communication & Journalism here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Benedictine College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Other Communication & Journalism. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their associate degree in Other Communication & Journalism from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Other Communication & Journalism here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Western Illinois University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Other Communication & Journalism. This school awarded 20 associate degrees in Other Communication & Journalism in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Other Communication & Journalism here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Bowie State University is a popular choice for Other Communication & Journalism majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their associate degree in Other Communication & Journalism from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Other Communication & Journalism here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Saint Mary's College of California is a popular choice for Other Communication & Journalism majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their associate degree in Other Communication & Journalism from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Other Communication & Journalism here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Dearborn is a popular choice for Other Communication & Journalism majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their associate degree in Other Communication & Journalism from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Middle Georgia State University is a popular choice for Other Communication & Journalism majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 15 associate degrees in Other Communication & Journalism in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Other Communication & Journalism. This school awarded 15 associate degrees in Other Communication & Journalism in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Other Communication & Journalism here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Tennessee Technological University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Other Communication & Journalism. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their associate degree in Other Communication & Journalism from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Other Communication & Journalism here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Other Communication & Journalism Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | 1,080 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Other Communication & Journalism that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Communication, General | 55,210 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 19,636 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 17,813 |
| Journalism | 11,334 |
| Publishing | 340 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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