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2023 Most Popular Graphic Communications Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region

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

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.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. 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.

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 in the Southwest Region ranking. This report analyzed 21 schools in the Southwest 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 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.

#1

El Centro College

Dallas, TX

Our 2023 rankings named El Centro College the most popular school in the Southwest Region for graphic communications students working on their associate degree. Located in the city of Dallas, El Centro College is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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

After completing their Associate Degree, graphic communication graduates from El Centro College carry an average student debt load of $18,582.

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#2

Northwest Vista College

San Antonio, TX

Out of the 21 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Northwest Vista College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the large city of San Antonio, Northwest Vista College is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Of the 39 students majoring in graphic communication at Northwest Vista College, 82% are male and 18% are female.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Houston Community College is a great place for graphic communications students working on their associate degree. Houston Community College is a very large public school located in the large city of Houston.

Of the 29 students majoring in graphic communication at Houston Community College, 62% are male and 38% are female.

The average amount in student loans that graphic communication majors at Houston Community College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $17,963.

Full Graphic Communications at Houston Community College Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Tarrant County College District. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Graphic Communications Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list. Tarrant County College is a very large public school located in the large city of Fort Worth.

Women make up 70% of the graphic communication majors at the school.

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#5

Tyler Junior College

Tyler, TX

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Tyler Junior College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Graphic Communications Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the city of Tyler, Tyler Junior College is a public school with a large student population.

Women make up 29% of the graphic communication majors at the school.

Full Graphic Communications at Tyler Junior College Report

#6

Central Texas College

Killeen, TX

With a ranking of #6, Central Texas College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for graphic communications students working on their associate degree. Central Texas College is a medium-sized public school located in the medium-sized suburb of Killeen.

About 67% of the students majoring in graphic communication at the school are women while 33% are male.

Full Graphic Communications at Central Texas College Report

Texas State Technical College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree graphic communications programs. Located in the medium-sized city of Waco, TSTC is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 20% of the graphic communication majors at the school.

The average amount in student loans that graphic communication majors at TSTC take out while working on their Associate Degree is $12,053.

Full Graphic Communications at Texas State Technical College Report

#8

Lee College

Baytown, TX

With a ranking of #8, Lee College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for graphic communications students working on their associate degree. Located in the small city of Baytown, Lee College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

Of the 4 students majoring in graphic communication at Lee College, 75% are male and 25% are female.

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New Mexico State University - Dona Ana came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Graphic Communications Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. NMSU Dona Ana is a medium-sized public school located in the rural area of Las Cruces.

Full Graphic Communications at New Mexico State University - Dona Ana Report

Sessions College for Professional Design 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 #10 on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of Tempe, Sessions College is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

About 67% of the students majoring in graphic communication at the school are women while 33% are male.

Full Graphic Communications at Sessions College for Professional Design Report

Best Graphic Communications Colleges by State

Explore the best graphic communications colleges for a specific state in the Southwest region.

State Degrees Awarded
Texas 333
Arizona 100
Oklahoma 10
New Mexico 36

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

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

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 21 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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