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2023 Most Popular Graphic Communications Associate Degree Schools

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$23,446 Avg Salary
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Finding the Best Graphic Communications Associate Degree School for You

Graphic Communications is the #124 most popular major in the country with 7,518 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. 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.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Graphic Communications Associate Degree Schools ranking. This report analyzed 205 schools in the United States 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 Graphic Communications program at each school on the list.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for graphic communication majors pursuing a associate degree.

Our 2023 rankings named Borough of Manhattan Community College the most popular school in the United States for graphic communications students working on their associate degree. BMCC is a fairly large public school located in the city of New York.

Women make up 38% of the graphic communication majors at the school.

Read full report on Graphic Communications at Borough of Manhattan Community College

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Columbus State Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Graphic Communications Associate Degree Schools list. Located in the large city of Columbus, Columbus State is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 63% of the graphic communication majors at the school.

Full Graphic Communications at Columbus State Community College Report

#3

El Centro College

Dallas, TX

Out of the 205 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, El Centro College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the city of Dallas, El Centro College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 38% of the graphic communication majors at the school.

Graphic Communication majors at El Centro College take out an average of $18,582 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

Full Graphic Communications at El Centro College Report

#4

Miami Dade College

Miami, FL

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Miami Dade College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Graphic Communications Associate Degree Schools list. Located in the city of Miami, MDC is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 43% of the graphic communication majors at the school.

On average, graphic communication graduates from MDC take out $8,871 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Middlesex County College is a great place for graphic communications students working on their associate degree. Located in the suburb of Edison, Middlesex County College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

Of the 51 students majoring in graphic communication at Middlesex County College, 63% are male and 37% are female.

While working on their Associate Degree, graphic communication majors at Middlesex County College accumulate an average of around $15,489 in student debt.

Full Graphic Communications at Middlesex County College Report

#6

Salt Lake Community College

Salt Lake City, UT

With a ranking of #6, Salt Lake Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for graphic communications students working on their associate degree. Located in the large suburb of Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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

After completing their Associate Degree, graphic communication graduates from Salt Lake Community College carry an average student debt load of $13,515.

Full Graphic Communications at Salt Lake Community College Report

#7

Northwest Vista College

San Antonio, TX

With a ranking of #7, Northwest Vista College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for graphic communications students working on their associate degree. Located in the city of San Antonio, Northwest Vista College is a public school with a large student population.

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

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Northeast Wisconsin Technical College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Graphic Communications Associate Degree Schools list. NWTC is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Green Bay.

Of the 38 students majoring in graphic communication at NWTC, 34% are male and 66% are female.

After completing their Associate Degree, graphic communication graduates from NWTC carry an average student debt load of $20,125.

Read full report on Graphic Communications at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College

Hostos Community College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Graphic Communications Associate Degree Schools ranking. Located in the city of Bronx, Hostos is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

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

After completing their Associate Degree, graphic communication graduates from Hostos carry an average student debt load of $13,459.

Read full report on Graphic Communications at Hostos Community College

#10

Pikes Peak Community College

Colorado Springs, CO

Pikes Peak Community College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree graphic communications programs. PPCC is a large public school located in the large suburb of Colorado Springs.

Women make up 65% of the graphic communication majors at the school.

The average amount in student loans that graphic communication majors at PPCC take out while working on their Associate Degree is $16,498.

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#10

College of DuPage

Glen Ellyn, IL

College of DuPage landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree graphic communications programs. COD is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Glen Ellyn.

Women make up 35% of the graphic communication majors at the school.

Graphic Communication majors at COD take out an average of $11,974 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

Read full report on Graphic Communications at College of DuPage

Houston Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for graphic communications students to get a associate degree. It came in at #12 on the list. Houston Community College is a very large public school located in the large city of Houston.

About 38% of the students majoring in graphic communication at the school are women while 62% are male.

While working on their Associate Degree, graphic communication majors at Houston Community College accumulate an average of around $17,963 in student debt.

Read full report on Graphic Communications at Houston Community College

#12

Front Range Community College

Westminster, CO

Front Range Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for graphic communications students to get a associate degree. It came in at #12 on the list. FRCC is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Westminster.

Women make up 55% of the graphic communication majors at the school.

Graphic Communication majors at FRCC take out an average of $24,802 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

Full Graphic Communications at Front Range Community College Report

Lake Washington Institute of Technology did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for graphic communications students to get a associate degree. It came in at #14 on the list. LWTech is a small public school located in the suburb of Kirkland.

Women make up 31% of the graphic communication majors at the school.

While working on their Associate Degree, graphic communication majors at LWTech accumulate an average of around $9,959 in student debt.

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#15

Santa Monica College

Santa Monica, CA

Santa Monica College landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree graphic communications programs. Located in the city of Santa Monica, SMC is a public college with a very large student population.

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

Full Graphic Communications at Santa Monica College Report

Ozarks Technical Community College ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Graphic Communications Associate Degree Schools list. Located in the medium-sized city of Springfield, OTC is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 54% of the graphic communication majors at the school.

On average, graphic communication graduates from OTC take out $23,223 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

Read full report on Graphic Communications at Ozarks Technical Community College

#17

Butler Community College

El Dorado, KS

Butler Community College ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Graphic Communications Associate Degree Schools list. Butler CC is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of El Dorado.

Of the 23 students majoring in graphic communication at Butler CC, 74% are male and 26% are female.

Full Graphic Communications at Butler Community College Report

#18

Camden County College

Blackwood, NJ

Camden County College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Graphic Communications Associate Degree Schools ranking. Located in the large suburb of Blackwood, Camden County College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

Women make up 27% of the graphic communication majors at the school.

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#18

Mt. San Antonio College

Walnut, CA

Mt. San Antonio College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for graphic communications students to get a associate degree. It came in at #18 on the list. Mt. SAC is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Walnut.

About 36% of the students majoring in graphic communication at the school are women while 64% are male.

Read full report on Graphic Communications at Mt. San Antonio College

With a ranking of #18, Forsyth Technical Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for graphic communications students working on their associate degree. Located in the medium-sized city of Winston-Salem, Forsyth Tech is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

Women make up 41% of the graphic communication majors at the school.

Read full report on Graphic Communications at Forsyth Technical Community College

Tarrant County College District ranked #21 on this year’s Most Popular Graphic Communications Associate Degree Schools list. Tarrant County College is a very large public school located in the city of Fort Worth.

Of the 20 students majoring in graphic communication at Tarrant County College, 30% are male and 70% are female.

Read full report on Graphic Communications at Tarrant County College District

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree graphic communications programs. Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology is a small public school located in the small city of Lancaster.

About 40% of the students majoring in graphic communication at the school are women while 60% are male.

Read full report on Graphic Communications at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology

#21

Ferris State University

Big Rapids, MI

Ferris State University landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree graphic communications programs. Located in the distant town of Big Rapids, Ferris is a public college with a large student population.

Of the 20 students majoring in graphic communication at Ferris, 65% are male and 35% are female.

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#24

College of the Canyons

Santa Clarita, CA

College of the Canyons landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree graphic communications programs. College of the Canyons is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Santa Clarita.

About 47% of the students majoring in graphic communication at the school are women while 53% are male.

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#24

Santa Rosa Junior College

Santa Rosa, CA

Santa Rosa Junior College came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Graphic Communications Associate Degree Schools ranking. Located in the midsize city of Santa Rosa, SRJC is a public college with a large student population.

Women make up 42% of the graphic communication majors at the school.

Full Graphic Communications at Santa Rosa Junior College Report

#27

Sacramento City College

Sacramento, CA
#28

Sierra College

Rocklin, CA
#28

College of San Mateo

San Mateo, CA
#28

San Diego Mesa College

San Diego, CA

Honorable Mentions

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also popular but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Graphic Communications Associate Degree Schools award.

Rank College Location
31 Orange County Community College Middletown, NY
32 American River College Sacramento, CA
32 Southeast Technical College Sioux Falls, SD
34 Tyler Junior College Tyler, TX
34 Southeastern Community College West Burlington, IA
36 Clover Park Technical College Lakewood, WA
36 Kapiolani Community College Honolulu, HI
36 Rowan College at Burlington County Mount Laurel, NJ
36 Antelope Valley College Lancaster, CA
36 Joliet Junior College Joliet, IL
36 Kirkwood Community College Cedar Rapids, IA
36 Springfield Technical Community College Springfield, MA

Graphic Communications by Region

View the Most Popular Graphic Communications Associate Degree Schools for a specific region near you.

Region
Southeast
New England
Rocky Mountains
Plains States
Middle Atlantic
Far Western US
Southwest
Great Lakes

Graphic Communications is one of 3 different types of programs to choose from.

Majors Similar to Graphic Communication

Related Major Annual Graduates
Audiovisual Communications 6,229
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 Auburn University College of Architecture, Design and Construction.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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