Associate Degrees in Radio, Television & Digital Communication
Education Levels of Digital Communication Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,554 people earned their associate degree in digital communication. This earns it the #76 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in digital communication at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 10,971 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,951 |
| Associate Degree | 1,554 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 1,415 |
| Basic Certificate | 1,194 |
| Graduate Certificate | 115 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 57 |
Earnings of Digital Communication Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in digital communication is $25,025. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $21,571 to a high of $26,684.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for digital communication majors who have their associate degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in digital communication. About 61.6% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 957 |
| Women | 597 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of digital communication associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 125 |
| Black or African American | 104 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 599 |
| White | 539 |
| International Students | 36 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 151 |
Most Popular Digital Communication Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 152 colleges that offer an associate degree in digital communication. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Pasadena City College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for digital communication majors who are seeking their associate degree. Roughly 25,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their associate degree in digital communication from Pasadena City College. Around 92% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 36% were women. Data shows that Pasadena City College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $25,025.
Fullerton College is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in digital communication. Roughly 21,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their associate degree in digital communication from Fullerton College. Around 74% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 28% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in digital communication at Fullerton College make a median salary of 25,025.
Moorpark College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in digital communication. Each year, around 14,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their associate degree in digital communication from Moorpark College. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women. Moorpark College digital communication graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $25,025.
Los Angeles Valley College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in digital communication. Roughly 15,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their associate degree in digital communication from LAVC. Around 81% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 30% were women. Los Angeles Valley College digital communication graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $25,025.
The 6th most popular school in the country for digital communication majors who are seeking their associate degree is Long Beach City College. Each year, around 23,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their associate degree in digital communication from Long Beach City College. Around 86% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women. Data shows that Long Beach City College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $25,025.
Chaffey College is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in digital communication. Roughly 20,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their associate degree in digital communication from Chaffey College. Around 90% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women. Chaffey College digital communication graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $25,025.
Mt. San Antonio College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in digital communication. Roughly 28,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their associate degree in digital communication from Mt. SAC. Around 89% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 32% were women. Data shows that Mt. SAC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $25,025.
The 7th most popular school in the country for digital communication majors who are seeking their associate degree is Austin Community College District. Each year, around 39,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their associate degree in digital communication from Austin Community College District. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 36% were women. Austin Community College District digital communication graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $25,025.
Diablo Valley College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in digital communication. Roughly 18,600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their associate degree in digital communication from Diablo Valley. About 44% of this group were women, and 63% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in digital communication at Diablo Valley College make a median salary of 25,025.
The 11th most popular school in the country for digital communication majors who are seeking their associate degree is De Anza College. Roughly 18,600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their associate degree in digital communication from De Anza College. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women. De Anza College digital communication graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $25,025.
The 12th most popular school in the country for digital communication majors who are seeking their associate degree is Los Angeles City College. Each year, around 14,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their associate degree in digital communication from Los Angeles City College. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 44% were women. Data shows that Los Angeles City College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $25,025.
El Paso Community College is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in digital communication. Roughly 26,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their associate degree in digital communication from El Paso Community College. Of these students, 35% were women and 92% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in digital communication at El Paso Community College make a median salary of 25,025.
Saddleback College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in digital communication. Each year, around 18,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their associate degree in digital communication from Saddleback College. About 25% of this group were women, and 57% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in digital communication at Saddleback College make a median salary of 25,025.
The 16th most popular school in the country for digital communication majors who are seeking their associate degree is El Camino College. Roughly 20,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their associate degree in digital communication from El Camino College. Around 79% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in digital communication at El Camino College make a median salary of 25,025.
Southwestern College is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in digital communication. Each year, around 17,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their associate degree in digital communication from SWC Chula Vista. Around 97% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 32% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in digital communication at Southwestern College make a median salary of 25,025.
Tompkins Cortland Community College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in digital communication. Roughly 4,700 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their associate degree in digital communication from Tompkins Cortland. About 30% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Tompkins Cortland graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $25,025.
Orange Coast College is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in digital communication. Roughly 18,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their associate degree in digital communication from Orange Coast College. Of these students, 45% were women and 63% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Orange Coast College digital communication graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $25,025.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to digital communication that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 4,796 |
| Journalism | 545 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 469 |
| Other Communication & Journalism | 75 |
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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