2023 Most Popular Communication & Journalism Associate Degree Schools in Pennsylvania
Finding the Best Communication & Journalism Associate Degree School for You
Communication & Journalism is one of the most popular subjects to study in Pennsylvania. With 4,792 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 10th out of all the majors we track in the state.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular Communication & Journalism Associate Degree Schools in Pennsylvania to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 19 schools in Pennsylvania to see which associate degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Communication & Journalism program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Communication & Journalism Associate Degree Schools in Pennsylvania
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for communication and journalism majors pursuing a associate degree.
Top 10 Most Popular Communication & Journalism Associate Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Delaware County Community College the most popular school in Pennsylvania for communication and journalism students working on their associate degree. Located in the large suburb of Media, Delaware County Community College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
Of the 41 students majoring in communication and journalism at Delaware County Community College, 44% are male and 56% are female.
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Out of the 19 schools in Pennsylvania that were part of this year’s ranking, Harrisburg Area Community College landed the # 2 spot on the list. HACC is a fairly large public school located in the city of Harrisburg.
Of the 33 students majoring in communication and journalism at HACC, 52% are male and 48% are female.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Montgomery County Community College is a great place for communication and journalism students working on their associate degree. Located in the suburb of Blue Bell, Montco is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
Women make up 17% of the communication and journalism majors at the school.
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Out of the 19 schools in Pennsylvania that were part of this year’s ranking, Community College of Philadelphia landed the # 4 spot on the list. Community College of Philadelphia is a fairly large public school located in the city of Philadelphia.
About 59% of the students majoring in communication and journalism at the school are women while 41% are male.
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The in-demand associate degree programs at Bucks County Community College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular communication and journalism schools in Pennsylvania. Bucks County Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the rural area of Newtown.
About 74% of the students majoring in communication and journalism at the school are women while 26% are male.
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Northampton County Area Community College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree communication and journalism programs. Northampton Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Bethlehem.
About 62% of the students majoring in communication and journalism at the school are women while 38% are male.
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With a ranking of #7, Lehigh Carbon Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for communication and journalism students working on their associate degree. Located in the suburb of Schnecksville, LCCC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Women make up 78% of the communication and journalism majors at the school.
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Luzerne County Community College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree communication and journalism programs. Located in the large suburb of Nanticoke, Luzerne County Community College is a public school with a small student population.
Of the 12 students majoring in communication and journalism at Luzerne County Community College, 75% are male and 25% are female.
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Butler County Community College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Communication & Journalism Associate Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Located in the town of Butler, BC3 is a public school with a small student population.
Women make up 45% of the communication and journalism majors at the school.
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Pennsylvania Highlands Community College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree communication and journalism programs. Located in the suburb of Johnstown, Pennsylvania Highlands is a public college with a small student population.
About 50% of the students majoring in communication and journalism at the school are women while 50% are male.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | 2,294 |
| New York | 9,731 |
| Maryland | 1,929 |
| Delaware | 271 |
| District of Columbia | 1,028 |
Majors Related to Communication & Journalism
Communication & Journalism Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 66,787 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 21,099 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 17,669 |
| Journalism | 13,552 |
| Communication & Journalism (Other) | 1,128 |
| Publishing | 336 |
Most Popular Majors Related to Communication & Journalism
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Education | 327,871 |
| Social Sciences | 205,984 |
| Psychology | 195,678 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 55,820 |
| History | 32,731 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 19 schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Josh Hallett.
More about our data sources and methodologies.