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Most Popular Graphic Communications Associate Degree Schools in California

2023 Most Popular Graphic Communications Associate Degree Schools in California

63 Colleges
$23,446 Avg Salary
$14,973 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Graphic Communications Associate Degree School for You

Graphic Communications is the #93 most popular major in California with 1,036 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Graphic Communications Associate Degree Schools in California ranking. Our analysis looked at 63 schools in California 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 Graphic Communications program at each school on the list.

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

#1

Santa Monica College

Santa Monica, CA

Our analysis found Santa Monica College to be the most popular school for graphic communications students who want to pursue a associate degree in California. SMC is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Santa Monica.

Of the 25 students majoring in graphic communication at SMC, 56% are male and 44% are female.

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Out of the 63 schools in California that were part of this year’s ranking, Mt. San Antonio College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Walnut, Mt. SAC is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Of the 22 students majoring in graphic communication at Mt. SAC, 64% are male and 36% are female.

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#3

College of the Canyons

Santa Clarita, CA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend College of the Canyons. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Graphic Communications Associate Degree Schools in California list. Located in the suburb of Santa Clarita, College of the Canyons is a public school with a large student population.

Of the 19 students majoring in graphic communication at College of the Canyons, 53% are male and 47% are female.

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#3

Santa Rosa Junior College

Santa Rosa, CA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Santa Rosa Junior College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Graphic Communications Associate Degree Schools in California list. SRJC is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Santa Rosa.

About 42% of the students majoring in graphic communication at the school are women while 58% are male.

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#5

Sacramento City College

Sacramento, CA

The in-demand associate degree programs at Sacramento City College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular graphic communications schools in California. Sacramento City is a large public school located in the city of Sacramento.

Of the 18 students majoring in graphic communication at Sacramento City, 67% are male and 33% are female.

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#6

San Diego Mesa College

San Diego, CA

San Diego Mesa College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Graphic Communications Associate Degree Schools in California ranking. Located in the city of San Diego, San Diego Mesa College is a public school with a large student population.

About 12% of the students majoring in graphic communication at the school are women while 88% are male.

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#6

College of San Mateo

San Mateo, CA

With a ranking of #6, College of San Mateo 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 Mateo, CSM is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

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

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#6

Sierra College

Rocklin, CA

Sierra College ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Graphic Communications Associate Degree Schools in California list. Located in the suburb of Rocklin, Sierra College is a public school with a large student population.

Of the 17 students majoring in graphic communication at Sierra College, 47% are male and 53% are female.

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#9

American River College

Sacramento, CA

With a ranking of #9, American River 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 Sacramento, American River is a public school with a very large student population.

Of the 15 students majoring in graphic communication at American River, 40% are male and 60% are female.

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#10

Antelope Valley College

Lancaster, CA

Antelope Valley College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree graphic communications programs. Located in the suburb of Lancaster, Antelope Valley College is a public school with a large student population.

About 23% of the students majoring in graphic communication at the school are women while 77% are male.

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Additional Noteworthy Schools

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 in California award.

Rank College Location
11 Santa Barbara City College Santa Barbara, CA
12 Mt. San Jacinto College San Jacinto, CA
12 Los Angeles Mission College Sylmar, CA
12 Columbia College Hollywood Tarzana, CA

Best Graphic Communications Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Most Popular Graphic Communications Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Washington 150
Oregon 16
Nevada 0
Hawaii 113

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

Related Major Annual Graduates
Audiovisual Communications 6,229
Communications Technology 915
Other Communication Technology 164

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 27 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.

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