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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 2023 rankings named Santa Monica College the most popular school in California for graphic communications students working on their associate degree. 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.

Full Graphic Communications at Santa Monica College Report

The in-demand associate degree programs at Mt. San Antonio College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular graphic communications schools in California. Located in the 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.

Full Graphic Communications at Mt. San Antonio College Report

#3

College of the Canyons

Santa Clarita, CA

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means College of the Canyons is a great place for graphic communications students working on their associate degree. Located in the large suburb of Santa Clarita, College of the Canyons is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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

Full Graphic Communications at College of the Canyons Report

#3

Santa Rosa Junior College

Santa Rosa, CA

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Santa Rosa Junior College is a great place for graphic communications students working on their associate degree. SRJC is a 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.

Read full report on Graphic Communications at Santa Rosa Junior College

#5

Sacramento City College

Sacramento, CA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Sacramento City College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Graphic Communications Associate Degree Schools in California list. 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.

Full Graphic Communications at Sacramento City College Report

#6

San Diego Mesa College

San Diego, CA

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

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

Read full report on Graphic Communications at San Diego Mesa College

#6

Sierra College

Rocklin, CA

Sierra 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 #6 on the list. Located in the suburb of Rocklin, Sierra College is a public college with a large student population.

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

Read full report on Graphic Communications at Sierra College

#6

College of San Mateo

San Mateo, CA

College of San Mateo 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 #6 on the list. Located in the city of San Mateo, CSM 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 College of San Mateo

#9

American River College

Sacramento, CA

American River 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 #9 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Sacramento, American River is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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

Read full report on Graphic Communications at American River College

#10

Antelope Valley College

Lancaster, CA

Antelope Valley College ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Graphic Communications Associate Degree Schools in California list. Located in the suburb of Lancaster, Antelope Valley College is a public college with a fairly 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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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