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2023 Most Popular Audiovisual Communications Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region

65 Colleges
$21,490 Avg Salary
$19,989 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Audiovisual Communications Associate Degree School for You

Out of all the majors we analyze each year, audiovisual communications was ranked #156 in the country. In fact 6,229 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular Audiovisual Communications Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 65 schools in the Far Western US Region to see which ones were the most popular associate degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Audiovisual Communications program at each school on the list.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Audiovisual Communications Associate Degree Colleges.

#1

SAE Expression College

Emeryville, CA

Our 2023 rankings named SAE Expression College the most popular school in the Far Western US Region for audiovisual communications students working on their associate degree. SAE Expression College is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Emeryville.

About 18% of the students majoring in audiovisual at the school are women while 82% are male.

The average amount in student loans that audiovisual majors at SAE Expression College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $16,951.

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#2

Citrus College

Glendora, CA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Citrus College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Audiovisual Communications Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Citrus College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Glendora.

Of the 21 students majoring in audiovisual at Citrus College, 81% are male and 19% are female.

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The in-demand associate degree programs at Columbia College Hollywood helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular audiovisual communications schools in the Far Western US Region . Columbia College Hollywood is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Tarzana.

About 29% of the students majoring in audiovisual at the school are women while 71% are male.

After completing their Associate Degree, audiovisual graduates from Columbia College Hollywood carry an average student debt load of $19,050.

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#4

Musicians Institute

Hollywood, CA

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Musicians Institute is a great place for audiovisual communications students working on their associate degree. Located in the city of Hollywood, Musicians Institute is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

Of the 19 students majoring in audiovisual at Musicians Institute, 79% are male and 21% are female.

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#5

MiraCosta College

Oceanside, CA

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means MiraCosta College is a great place for audiovisual communications students working on their associate degree. MiraCosta College is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Oceanside.

Of the 18 students majoring in audiovisual at MiraCosta College, 61% are male and 39% are female.

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#5

Santa Monica College

Santa Monica, CA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Santa Monica College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Audiovisual Communications Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. SMC is a very large public school located in the city of Santa Monica.

About 44% of the students majoring in audiovisual at the school are women while 56% are male.

Read full report on Audiovisual Communications at Santa Monica College

#7

American River College

Sacramento, CA

American River College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for audiovisual communications students to get a associate degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the suburb of Sacramento, American River is a public college with a very large student population.

About 29% of the students majoring in audiovisual at the school are women while 71% are male.

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#8

Sacramento City College

Sacramento, CA

Sacramento City College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for audiovisual communications students to get a associate degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Sacramento City is a large public school located in the city of Sacramento.

Women make up 50% of the audiovisual majors at the school.

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#9

Foothill College

Los Altos Hills, CA

Foothill College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Audiovisual Communications Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in the large suburb of Los Altos Hills, Foothill College is a public school with a fairly large student population.

About 31% of the students majoring in audiovisual at the school are women while 69% are male.

Read full report on Audiovisual Communications at Foothill College

#9

Sierra College

Rocklin, CA

With a ranking of #9, Sierra College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for audiovisual communications students working on their associate degree. Located in the large suburb of Rocklin, Sierra College is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 62% of the audiovisual majors at the school.

Full Audiovisual Communications at Sierra College Report

Mt. Hood Community College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Audiovisual Communications Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. MHCC is a medium-sized public school located in the large suburb of Gresham.

Women make up 38% of the audiovisual majors at the school.

Full Audiovisual Communications at Mt. Hood Community College Report

Additional Noteworthy Schools

Here are some additional popular schools for Audiovisual Communications students in the Far Western US Region that almost earned our Most Popular Audiovisual Communications Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region award.

Rank College Location
12 Mt. San Jacinto College San Jacinto, CA
12 Diablo Valley College Pleasant Hill, CA

Best Audiovisual Communications Colleges by State

Explore the best audiovisual communications schools for a specific state in the Far Western US region.

State Degrees Awarded
California 396
Washington 40
Oregon 38
Hawaii 3

One of 3 majors within the area of study, audiovisual communications has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Graphic Communications 7,518
Communications Technology 915
Other Communication Technology 164

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 26 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 Joalpe.

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